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1942-P 5C Type 2 Jefferson Nickel PCGS PR68+ (CAC)
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Grade
Add On CAC
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
48121200
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description
1942-P 5C Type 2 Jefferson Nickel PCGS PR68+ (CAC)
PCGS # 4180
Grading Service PCGS
Grade PR68+
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1942
Designation NONE
Strike Proof
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1942-P 5C Type 2 Jefferson Nickel PCGS PR68+ (CAC)
1942-P 5C Type 2
SKU: 48121200
A prized wartime-era Proof issue with a distinctive reverse, this 1942-P Type 2 Jefferson Nickel represents one of the most intriguing “late entry” coins of the series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint after the transition to the silver wartime alloy and after Proof sets had already been produced and sold, the Type 2 Proof nickel was not offered in the regular Proof set format. Instead, collectors could obtain it only as an individual purchase, adding a unique historical twist and desirability to an already low-mintage Proof.
Coin Details and Numismatic Significance
Date and Mint: 1942-P, Philadelphia
Denomination: 5C Jefferson Nickel
Variety: Type 2 wartime reverse (the later 1942 design associated with the wartime alloy transition)
Mintage (Proof Type 2): 27,600 pieces, lower than the 29,600 struck for the Proof Type 1 nickels
Certification: PCGS PR68+
CAC: CAC approved, confirming premium quality for the grade
Condition, Eye Appeal, and Color
This example offers standout visual character, with an attractive iridescent palette across the surfaces. Soft gold and silvery tones form the base, accented by vibrant blue and green with subtle hints of purple, producing a rich, multi-toned look that advanced Jefferson specialists appreciate in high-grade wartime Proof nickelage.
Population and Rarity in Grade
PCGS Population (PR68+): 6
PCGS Higher: 1
With only a handful graded at PR68+ and just a single finer example recorded at PCGS, this coin sits near the top of the certified population, making it a compelling opportunity for registry-level collectors and anyone seeking a genuinely scarce, high-grade Proof Type 2.
Why Collectors Pursue the 1942-P Type 2 Proof
A historically important issue tied directly to America’s World War II-era composition changes
Unusual release format as a single-coin offering rather than part of a full Proof set
Low Proof mintage and strong collector demand for high-grade, CAC-approved examples
Premium “plus grade” designation from PCGS, signaling superior quality within the PR68 tier
An exceptional 1942-P Type 2 Jefferson Nickel in PCGS PR68+ with CAC approval, combining historical relevance, low mintage, near-top population status, and vivid, collector-grade eye appeal.
PCGS # 4180
Grading Service PCGS
Grade PR68+
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1942
Designation NONE
Strike Proof
Grade Add On CAC
1942-P 5C Type 2 Jefferson Nickel PCGS PR68+ (CAC)
1942-P 5C Type 2
SKU: 48121200
A prized wartime-era Proof issue with a distinctive reverse, this 1942-P Type 2 Jefferson Nickel represents one of the most intriguing “late entry” coins of the series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint after the transition to the silver wartime alloy and after Proof sets had already been produced and sold, the Type 2 Proof nickel was not offered in the regular Proof set format. Instead, collectors could obtain it only as an individual purchase, adding a unique historical twist and desirability to an already low-mintage Proof.
Coin Details and Numismatic Significance
Date and Mint: 1942-P, Philadelphia
Denomination: 5C Jefferson Nickel
Variety: Type 2 wartime reverse (the later 1942 design associated with the wartime alloy transition)
Mintage (Proof Type 2): 27,600 pieces, lower than the 29,600 struck for the Proof Type 1 nickels
Certification: PCGS PR68+
CAC: CAC approved, confirming premium quality for the grade
Condition, Eye Appeal, and Color
This example offers standout visual character, with an attractive iridescent palette across the surfaces. Soft gold and silvery tones form the base, accented by vibrant blue and green with subtle hints of purple, producing a rich, multi-toned look that advanced Jefferson specialists appreciate in high-grade wartime Proof nickelage.
Population and Rarity in Grade
PCGS Population (PR68+): 6
PCGS Higher: 1
With only a handful graded at PR68+ and just a single finer example recorded at PCGS, this coin sits near the top of the certified population, making it a compelling opportunity for registry-level collectors and anyone seeking a genuinely scarce, high-grade Proof Type 2.
Why Collectors Pursue the 1942-P Type 2 Proof
A historically important issue tied directly to America’s World War II-era composition changes
Unusual release format as a single-coin offering rather than part of a full Proof set
Low Proof mintage and strong collector demand for high-grade, CAC-approved examples
Premium “plus grade” designation from PCGS, signaling superior quality within the PR68 tier
An exceptional 1942-P Type 2 Jefferson Nickel in PCGS PR68+ with CAC approval, combining historical relevance, low mintage, near-top population status, and vivid, collector-grade eye appeal.
