” Jefferson Nickel 42 0

[LucaAlexBrassi]

So to start off this nickel currently weighs in at 4.7 grams. That being said, then considering the  composition of 40-50% silver (I believe) of the single known small S 1942 Nickel. It’s not unlikely this coin could’ve seen unusually heavy wear. Also the “S” I’m seeing  looks slightly rotated clockwise To the right of Monticello. Is clear enough to see with naked eye or loop. But is near impossible to sight close up. Making me think I’m SEEING PATTERNS*** . Thank you

 

Edited July 6, 2020 by LucaAlexBrassi

[Coinbuf]

Sorry but just Pareidolia, a fancy way to say that the mind sees what it wants to.  That is not even close to the size or shape of the mint mark used for nickels.

[Just Bob]

It isn't a "S" and it isn't silver. It is a regular copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) piece. These were coined in Philadelphia in the spring of 1942, until they were replaced by the copper/silver/manganese coins of 1942-45.

[LucaAlexBrassi]

I thank you both.

[VKurtB]

Any relation to this guy?

[James_OldeTowne]

It appears to be a tiny ding, and I see no evidence of an actual mintmark.