USA Coinage: 1934 - 1945
under President: Franklin Delano Roosevelt
 
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), commonly known as FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd President of the United States from Mar 04, 1933 until his death on April 12, 1945. A Democrat, he won a record four presidential elections and emerged as a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century. He directed the United States government during most of the Great Depression and World War II. As a dominant leader of his party, he built the New Deal Coalition, realigning American politics into the Fifth Party System and defining American liberalism throughout the middle third of the 20th century. He is often rated by scholars as one of the three greatest U.S. Presidents, along with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. When Roosevelt was inaugurated March 4, 1933, the U.S. was at the nadir of the worst depression in its history. A quarter of the workforce was unemployed. Farmers were in deep trouble as prices fell by 60%. Industrial production had fallen by more than half since 1929. Two million people were homeless. By the evening of March 04 1933, 32 of the 48 states – as well as the District of Columbia – had closed their banks. Beginning with his inauguration address, Roosevelt began blaming the economic crisis on bankers and financiers, the quest for profit, and the self-interest basis of capitalism. The two-term tradition had been an unwritten rule (until the 22nd Amendment after Roosevelt's presidency) since George Washington declined to run for a third term in 1796. Both Ulysses S. Grant and Theodore Roosevelt were attacked for trying to obtain a third non-consecutive term. Roosevelt sent a message saying that he would not run unless he was drafted, and that the delegates were free to vote for anyone. The delegates were stunned; then the loudspeaker screamed "We want Roosevelt... The world wants Roosevelt!" The delegates went wild and he was nominated by 946 to 147 on the first ballot. The tactic employed by Roosevelt was not entirely successful, as his goal had been to be drafted by acclamation. The new vice-presidential nominee was Henry Agard Wallace, a liberal intellectual who was Secretary of Agriculture. Roosevelt's third term was dominated by World War II. On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese struck the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor with a surprise attack, knocking out the main American battleship fleet and killing 2,403 American servicemen and civilians. Roosevelt called for war in his famous "Infamy Speech" to Congress, in which he said: "Yesterday, December 07, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." On December 11, 1941, Hitler and Mussolini declared war on the United States This event triggered US to join the war. Roosevelt, a chain-smoker throughout his entire adult life, had been in declining physical health since at least 1940, and by 1944 he was noticeably fatigued. In March 1944, shortly after his 62nd birthday, he underwent testing at Bethesda Hospital and was found to have high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease causing angina pectoris, and congestive heart failure. Roosevelt and Truman won the 1944 election by a comfortable margin, defeating Dewey and his running mate John W. Bricker with 53.4% of the popular vote and 432 out of the 531 electoral votes. Due to the President's declining health, the small-scale fourth inauguration on January 20, 1945, was held on the White House lawn. The President left the Yalta Conference on February 12, 1945, flew to Egypt and boarded the USS Quincy operating on the Great Bitter Lake near the Suez Canal. Aboard Quincy the next day, he met with Farouk I, king of Egypt, and Haile Selassie, emperor of Ethiopia. On February 14, he held a historic meeting with King Abdulaziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia, a meeting some historians believe holds profound significance in U.S.–Saudi relations even today. During March 1945, he sent strongly worded messages to Stalin accusing him of breaking his Yalta commitments over Poland, Germany, prisoners of war and other issues. On March 29, 1945, Roosevelt went to the Little White House at Warm Springs, Georgia, to rest before his anticipated appearance at the founding conference of the United Nations. On the afternoon of April 12, Roosevelt said, "I have a terrific pain in the back of my head." He then slumped forward in his chair, unconscious, and was carried into his bedroom. The president's attending cardiologist, Dr. Howard Bruenn, diagnosed the medical emergency as a massive cerebral hemorrhage. At 3:35 p.m. that day, Roosevelt died. As Allen Drury later said, "so ended an era, and so began another." After Roosevelt's death, an editorial by The New York Times declared, "Men will thank God on their knees a hundred years from now that Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House". At the time he collapsed, Roosevelt had been sitting for a portrait painting by the artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff; the painting would later become known as the famous Unfinished Portrait of FDR. Vice President Harry Truman became the President after Roosevelt death.
 
 
Currency: Dollar = 100 cents
Monetary System: Penny = Cent, Trime = 3 Cents, Nickel = 5 Cents, Dime = 10 Cents, Quarter = 25 Cents, Half Dollar = 50, Cents, Dollar = 100 Cents, Quarter Eagle = $2.50 Gold, Stella = $4.00 Gold, Half Eagle = $5.00 Gold, Eagle = $10.00 Gold and Double Eagle = $20.00 Gold.
Mint Marks:
C – Charlotte, N.C., 1838-1861.
CC – Carson City, NV, 1870-1893.
D – Dahlonega, GA, 1838-1861.
D – Denver, CO, 1906-present.
O – New Orleans, LA, 1838-1909.
P – Philadelphia, PA, 1793-present (coins without mintmark also belongs to Philadelphia).
S – San Francisco, CA, 1854-present.
W – West Point, NY, 1984-present.

 
1934
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1934. Weight: 3.11 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 219,080,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#134 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1934. Weight: 4.89 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: Male Native American facing right - composite profile of Iron Tail (an Oglala Sioux chief), Two Moons (a Cheyenne chief) and Big Tree (a Kiowa chief) in the center. "LIBERTY" written at the top right side clockwise. Date at the bottom left side. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA" written at the top. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" written at the top right side in three lines. American Bison (commonly called Buffalo) standing facing left. " FIVE CENTS" written at the bottom. Mintage: 20,213,003. Mintage Years: [see under 1917]. Engraver: James Earle Fraser (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Buffalo Nickel with flat ground". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen below the word "FIVE CENTS" at the bottom. In 1913 the reverse design was modified so the ground under the buffalo was represented as a line rather than a mound. The mound types of 1913 are referred as KM#133. On the 1937D 3-legged variety, the buffalo's right front leg is missing, the result of a damaged die.

KM#142 Half Dollar (50 cents). Year: 1934S. Weight: 12.07 g [12.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 30.60 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: Liberty walking left wearing U.S. flag gown in the center surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Sunrise at bottom left side. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at center bottom right side. Date at the bottom.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA·" written at the top. Eagle with spread wings walking left on a rock in the center. "E·PLURIBUS UNUM" written on the left side horizontally in two lines. Value "HALF·DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 6,964,000. Mintage Years: 1916, 1916D, 1916S, 1917, 1917D obverse mint mark, 1917S obverse mint mark, 1917D reverse mint mark, 1917S reverse mint mark, 1918, 1918D, 1918S, 1919, 1919D, 1919S, 1920, 1920D, 1920S, 1921, 1921D, 1921S, 1923S, 1927S, 1928S Large S, 1928S Small S, 1929D, 1929S, 1933S, 1934, 1934D, 1934S, 1935, 1935D, 1935S, 1936, 1936D, 1936S, 1937, 1937D, 1937S, 1938, 1938D, 1939, 1939D, 1939S, 1940, 1940S, 1941, 1941D, 1941S Small S, 1941S Large S, 1942, 1942D, 1942S, 1943, 1943D, 1943D Double Die Obverse, 1943S, 1944, 1944D, 1944S, 1945, 1945D, 1945S, 1946, 1946 Double Die Reverse, 1946D, 1946S, 1947 and 1947D. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Walking Liberty Half Dollar". The mint mark "D" or "S" appears on the obverse side below the word "TRUST" on 1916 and some 1917 issues. On the remaining issues from 1917 onwards, the mint mark is seen on reverse side of the coin, below the edge of the rock on the left side.
 
1935
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1935. Weight: 2.98 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 245,388,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#134 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1935. Weight: 5.10 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: Male Native American facing right - composite profile of Iron Tail (an Oglala Sioux chief), Two Moons (a Cheyenne chief) and Big Tree (a Kiowa chief) in the center. "LIBERTY" written at the top right side clockwise. Date at the bottom left side. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA" written at the top. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" written at the top right side in three lines. American Bison (commonly called Buffalo) standing facing left. " FIVE CENTS" written at the bottom. Mintage: 58,264,000 (including Double Die Reverse). Mintage Years: [see under 1917]. Engraver: James Earle Fraser (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Buffalo Nickel with flat ground". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen below the word "FIVE CENTS" at the bottom. In 1913 the reverse design was modified so the ground under the buffalo was represented as a line rather than a mound. The mound types of 1913 are referred as KM#133. On the 1937D 3-legged variety, the buffalo's right front leg is missing, the result of a damaged die.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1935. Weight: 2.44 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 58,830,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1935S. Weight: 2.41 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 15,840,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

Four rays below "ONE" type.
KM#150 One Dollar. Year: 1935S (4 rays below ONE). Weight: 26.50 g [26.73 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 38.10 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "LIBERTY" written at the top. Capped head of Liberty facing left having headband with rays in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE" written at lower left side and "TRVST" at lower right side. "AF" engraver initials below neck at right side. Date written at the bottom. Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written above the eagle. Eagle sitting on the rock, facing right in the center. Value "ONE" written at lower left side and "DOLLAR" at lower right side. Branch in claws of the Eagle. Rays coming upwards from bottom right side. "PEACE" written at the bottom. Mintage: 1,964,000 (including 3 rays and 4 rays types). Mintage Years: 1921, 1921 Reverse ray over first L in DOLLAR Vam 3, 1922, 1922 high relief, 1922D, 1922S, 1923 Double Die Obverse - Double Tiara VAM2, 1923D, 1923S, 1924, 1924S, 1925, 1925S, 1926, 1926D, 1926S, 1927, 1927D, 1927S, 1928, 1928S Large "S", 1928S Small "S", 1934, 1934D Large D, 1934D Large D Double Die Obverse Vam3, 1934D Small D, 1934D Small D Double Die Obverse Vam 4, 1934S, 1935, 1935S 3 Rays and 1935S 4 Rays. Engraver: Anthony DeFrancisci (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Peace Dollar". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen below "O" in "ONE. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
 
1936
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1936. Weight: 3.06 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.

KM#134 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1936. Weight: 5.00 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: Male Native American facing right - composite profile of Iron Tail (an Oglala Sioux chief), Two Moons (a Cheyenne chief) and Big Tree (a Kiowa chief) in the center. "LIBERTY" written at the top right side clockwise. Date at the bottom left side. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA" written at the top. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" written at the top right side in three lines. American Bison (commonly called Buffalo) standing facing left. " FIVE CENTS" written at the bottom. Mintage: 118,997,000 (including Brilliant type) + 4,420 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1917]. Engraver: James Earle Fraser (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Buffalo Nickel with flat ground". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen below the word "FIVE CENTS" at the bottom. In 1913 the reverse design was modified so the ground under the buffalo was represented as a line rather than a mound. The mound types of 1913 are referred as KM#133. On the 1937D 3-legged variety, the buffalo's right front leg is missing, the result of a damaged die.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 309,632,000 + 5,569 Satin Finish Proof + N.A. Brilliant Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1936. Weight: 2.46 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 87,504,130. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1936D. Weight: 2.42 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 16,132,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".
 
1937
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1937. Weight: 3.08 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 309,170,000 + 9,320 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1937D. Weight: 3.10 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 40,620,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#134 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1937. Weight: 5.03 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: Male Native American facing right - composite profile of Iron Tail (an Oglala Sioux chief), Two Moons (a Cheyenne chief) and Big Tree (a Kiowa chief) in the center. "LIBERTY" written at the top right side clockwise. Date at the bottom left side. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA" written at the top. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" written at the top right side in three lines. American Bison (commonly called Buffalo) standing facing left. " FIVE CENTS" written at the bottom. Mintage: 79,480,000 + 5,769 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1917]. Engraver: James Earle Fraser (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Buffalo Nickel with flat ground". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen below the word "FIVE CENTS" at the bottom. In 1913 the reverse design was modified so the ground under the buffalo was represented as a line rather than a mound. The mound types of 1913 are referred as KM#133. On the 1937D 3-legged variety, the buffalo's right front leg is missing, the result of a damaged die.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1937. Weight: 2.45 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 56,865,756. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1937D. Weight: 2.36 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 14,146,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".
 
1938
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1938. Weight: 3.13 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 156,682,000 + 14,734 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1938S. Weight: 3.10 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 15,180,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1938. Weight: 5.00 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 19,496,000 + 19,365 Proof. Mintage Years: 1938, 1938D, 1938S, 1939 TI - wavy steps with reverse of 1939, 1939 T II - even steps with reverse of 1940, 1939 doubled MONTICELLO with even steps, 1939D TI - wavy steps Reverse of 1939, 1939D T II - even steps Reverse of 1940, 1939S T1 - wavy steps Reverse of 1939, 1939S T II - even steps Reverse of 1940, 1940, 1940D, 1940S, 1941, 1941D, 1941S, 1942, 1942D, 1942D D over horizontal D. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Nickel". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen at the right side of the building near the border. Some 1939 strikes have doubling of the word MONTICELLO on the reverse. Fully Struck Full Step nickels command higher prices Bright, Fully Struck coins command even higher prices without bag marks or nicks on steps. 1938 to 1989 - 5 Full Steps. 1990 to 2003 - 6 Full Steps. There are 1999 P and possibly other dates, which exhibit DDD (Die Deterioration Doubling).

Mintmark changes through mintage years:
1) Philadelphia: no mintmark 1938-1964 (except silver issues from 1942-1945).
2) Denver: "D" to right of building on reverse 1938-1964 (except silver issues from 1942-1945).
3) San Francisco: "S" to right of building on reverse 1938-1954 (except silver issues from 1942-1945).
4) Mintmarks temporarily suspended 1965-1967.
5) Philadelphia: without mintmark, with signature "FS" on obverse 1968-1979.
6) Philadelphia: "P: mintmark and signature on obverse 1980-2003.
7) Denver: "D" mintmark and signature on obverse 1968-2003.
8) San Francisco: "S" mintmark and signature on obverse 1968-1970, circulation strike.
9) San Francisco: "S" mintmark and signature on obverse 1971-2003 (Proof only).
10) San Francisco: without mintmark but with signature 1971.

Felix Oscar Schlag (September 04, 1891 – March 09, 1974) was a German born American sculptor who was the designer of the United States five cent coin in use from 1938 to 2004. He was born to Karl and Teresa Schlag in Frankfurt, Germany where as a young man, he served in the German army of World War I. Schlag studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. He moved to the United States in 1929. On April 21, 1938, Schlag's design for the Jefferson nickel was selected by Nellie Tayloe Ross, Director of the United States Mint. Schlag won $1,000 for his winning design of the coin; he had been an award-winning artist in Europe. His prize money was spent on his wife's funeral. In the 1930s, Felix won several sculptural commissions and art prizes including some New Deal commissions to produce work at several post offices, including ones in White Hall, Illinois and schools in Champaign, Illinois and Bloom Township. Schlag accepted the offer of the American government to place his initials, FS, on the nickel beginning in 1966 (below Thomas Jefferson portrait at the bottom). The designer relocated to Owosso, Michigan, where he died and is buried. He and his wife Anna, whom he married in 1920, had three children: Feliza (1920), Leo (1921), and Hilda (1929). A memorial was placed by the Michigan State Numismatic Society on September 14, 2008.
 
1939
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1939. Weight: 3.05 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 316,466,000 + 13,520 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1939S. Weight: 3.01 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 52,070,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1939. Weight: 4.85 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 120,615,000 + 12,535 Proof (including all three types without mintmark). Mintage Years: [see above under 1938]. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides). The above display coin is "1939 T II - even steps with reverse of 1940" type.

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Nickel". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen at the right side of the building near the border. Some 1939 strikes have doubling of the word MONTICELLO on the reverse.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1939. Weight: 2.47 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 67,749,321. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1939D. Weight: 2.43 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 24,394,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".
 
1940
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1940. Weight: 3.09 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 586,810,000 + 15,872 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1940D. Weight: 3.14 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 81,390,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1940. Weight: 4.94 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 176,485,000 + 14,158 Proof. Mintage Years: [see above under 1938]. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Nickel". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen at the right side of the building near the border. Some 1939 strikes have doubling of the word MONTICELLO on the reverse.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1940. Weight: 2.46 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 65,361,827. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1940D. Weight: 2.48 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 21,198,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1940S. Weight: 2.52 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 21,560,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".
 
1941
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1941. Weight: 3.07 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 887,018,000 + 21,100 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1941D. Weight: 3.05 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 128,700,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1941S. Weight: 3.08 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 92,360,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1941. Weight: 4.98 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 203,265,000 + 18,720 Proof. Mintage Years: [see above under 1938]. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Nickel". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen at the right side of the building near the border. Some 1939 strikes have doubling of the word MONTICELLO on the reverse.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1941. Weight: 2.52 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 175,106,557. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1941D. Weight: 2.47 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 45,634,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1941S. Weight: 2.53 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 43,090,000 (including both large "S" and small "S" types). Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). The displayed coin is small "S" type. This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#164 Quarter Dollar (25 cents). Year: 1941S. Weight: 5.99 g [6.25 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 24.30 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "LIBERTY" written at the top. George Washington's head facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. Date at the bottom. Mintmark "S" is written above ER in QUARTER.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top. An eagle, looking left, wings spread, and standing on a shaft of arrows with two olive sprays beneath it in the center. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written above the Eagle's head in two lines. "QUARTER DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 16,080,000. Mintage Years: 1932, 1932D, 1932S, 1934 Medium Motto, 1934 Heavy Motto, 1934 Light motto, 1934 Doubled Die Obverse, 1934D Medium Motto, 1934D Heavy Motto, 1935, 1935D, 1935S, 1936, 1936D, 1936S, 1937, 1937 Double Die Obverse, 1937D, 1937S, 1938, 1938S, 1939, 1939D, 1939S, 1940, 1940D, 1940S, 1941, 1941 Double Die Obverse, 1941D, 1941S, 1941S Large S, 1942, 1942D, 1942D Double Die Obverse, 1942D Double Die Reverse, 1942S, 1943, 1943 Double Die Obverse, 1943D, 1943S, 1943S Double Die Obverse, 1943S Trumpet tail S, 1944, 1944D, 1944S, 1945, 1945D, 1945S, 1946, 1946D, 1946S, 1947, 1947D, 1947S, 1948, 1948D, 1948S, 1949, 1949D, 1950, 1950D, 1950D/S, 1950S, 1950S/D, 1950S/S, 1951, 1951D, 1951S, 1952, 1952D, 1952S, 1953, 1953D, 1953S, 1954, 1954D, 1954S, 1955, 1955D, 1956, 1956 Double Bar 5, 1956 Type B Proof reverse die, 1956D, 1957, 1957 Type B Proof reverse die, 1957D, 1958, 1958 Type B proof reverse die, 1958D, 1959, 1959 Type B proof reverse die, 1959D, 1960, 1960 Type B proof reverse die, 1960D, 1961, 1961 Type B proof reverse die, 1961D, 1962, 1962 Type B proof reverse die, 1962D, 1963, 1963 Type B proof reverse die, 1963D, 1964, 1964 Type B proof reverse die, 1964 SMS (Special Strike), 1964D, 1964D Type C clad reverse die. Engraver: John Flanagan (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Washington Silver Quarter". Mintmark "D" or "S" is written above ER in QUARTER.

KM#142 Half Dollar (50 cents). Year: 1941S. Weight: 12.25 g [12.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 30.60 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: Liberty walking left wearing U.S. flag gown in the center surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Sunrise at bottom left side. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at center bottom right side. Date at the bottom.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA·" written at the top. Eagle with spread wings walking left on a rock in the center. "E·PLURIBUS UNUM" written on the left side horizontally in two lines. Value "HALF·DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 8,098,000 (including Small "S" and Large "S" types). Mintage Years: [see under 1934]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). The displayed coin is Large "S" type.

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Walking Liberty Half Dollar". The mint mark "D" or "S" appears on the obverse side below the word "TRUST" on 1916 and some 1917 issues. On the remaining issues from 1917 onwards, the mint mark is seen on reverse side of the coin, below the edge of the rock on the left side.
 
1942
 

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1942. Weight: 3.18 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 657,796,000 + 32,600 Proof. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1942D. Weight: 3.08 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 206,698,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132 1 cent. Year: 1942S. Weight: 3.05 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 85,590,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1909 VDB]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1942. Weight: 5.03 g [5.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 49,789,000 + 29,600 Proof. Mintage Years: [see above under 1938]. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Nickel". The mint mark "D" or "S" is seen at the right side of the building near the border. Some 1939 strikes have doubling of the word MONTICELLO on the reverse.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1942. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 205,432,329. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1942D. Weight: 2.49 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 60,740,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1942S. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 49,300,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#164 Quarter Dollar (25 cents). Year: 1942. Weight: 6.20 g [6.25 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 24.30 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "LIBERTY" written at the top. George Washington's head facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. Date at the bottom. No Mintmark written above ER in QUARTER.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top. An eagle, looking left, wings spread, and standing on a shaft of arrows with two olive sprays beneath it in the center. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written above the Eagle's head in two lines. "QUARTER DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 102,117,123. Mintage Years: [see under 1941]. Engraver: John Flanagan (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Washington Silver Quarter". Mintmark "D" or "S" is written above ER in QUARTER.

KM#142 Half Dollar (50 cents). Year: 1942. Weight: 12.38 g [12.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 30.60 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: Liberty walking left wearing U.S. flag gown in the center surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Sunrise at bottom left side. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at center bottom right side. Date at the bottom.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA·" written at the top. Eagle with spread wings walking left on a rock in the center. "E·PLURIBUS UNUM" written on the left side horizontally in two lines. Value "HALF·DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 47,839,120. Mintage Years: [see under 1934]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Walking Liberty Half Dollar". The mint mark "D" or "S" appears on the obverse side below the word "TRUST" on 1916 and some 1917 issues. On the remaining issues from 1917 onwards, the mint mark is seen on reverse side of the coin, below the edge of the rock on the left side.
 
1943
 

KM#132a 1 cent. Year: 1943. Weight: 2.79 g [2.70 g]. Metal: Zinc Coated Steel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 684,628,670. Mintage Years: 1943, 1943D, 1943D boldly doubled repunched mintmark and 1943S. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132a 1 cent. Year: 1943D. Weight: 2.80 g [2.70 g]. Metal: Zinc Coated Steel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 217,660,000. Mintage Years: 1943, 1943D, 1943D boldly doubled repunched mintmark and 1943S. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#132a 1 cent. Year: 1943S. Weight: 2.75 g [2.70 g]. Metal: Zinc Coated Steel. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 191,550,000. Mintage Years: 1943, 1943D, 1943D boldly doubled repunched mintmark and 1943S. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192a 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1943P. Weight: 4.87 g [5.00 g]. Metal: 0.350 Silver (Copper-Silver-Manganese). Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. "P" mint mark above building belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 271,165,000 (including 1943P DDO and 1943/2P). Mintage Years: 1942P, 1942S, 1943P, 1943P DDO (Double Die Observe), 1943/2P, 1943D, 1943S, 1944P, 1944D, 1944S, 1945P, 1945D and 1945S. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Wartime Nickel". The mint mark of KM#192a with silver contents have "D", "P" or "S" seen at the top of the building.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1943. Weight: 2.44 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 191,710,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1943D. Weight: 2.49 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 71,949,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1943S. Weight: 2.52 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 60,400,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#164 Quarter Dollar (25 cents). Year: 1943. Weight: 6.09 g [6.25 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 24.30 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "LIBERTY" written at the top. George Washington's head facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. Date at the bottom. No Mintmark written above ER in QUARTER.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top. An eagle, looking left, wings spread, and standing on a shaft of arrows with two olive sprays beneath it in the center. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written above the Eagle's head in two lines. "QUARTER DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 99,700,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1941]. Engraver: John Flanagan (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Washington Silver Quarter". Mintmark "D" or "S" is written above ER in QUARTER.
 
1944
 

KM#A132 1 cent. Year: 1944. Weight: 3.10 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 1,435,400,000. Mintage Years: 1944, 1944D, 1944D/S Type 1, 1944D/S Type 2, 1944S, 1945, 1945D, 1945S, 1946, 1946D, 1946S, 1946S/D, 1947, 1947D, 1947S, 1948, 1948D, 1948S, 1949, 1949D, 1949S, 1950, 1950D, 1950S, 1951, 1951D, 1951S, 1952, 1952D, 1952S, 1953, 1953D, 1953S, 1954, 1954D, 1954S, 1955, 1955 Doubled Date Die, 1955D, 1955S, 1956, 1956D, 1956D "D" on "D" overstruck, 1957, 1957D, 1958, 1958 Double Die and 1958D. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

One cent coin produced from 1909-1943 as KM#132 have composition Copper 95% and Zinc 5%. while 1944-1958 coins under KM# A132 have composition Copper 95% and Tin 5%. Issues from 1944 to 1946 used brass made from spent wartime shell casings which were composed of 70% copper and 30% zinc. However, alloy resumed to pre-war composition after 1946, under KM# A132 are, bronze composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.

KM#A132 1 cent. Year: 1944D. Weight: 3.10 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge. "DS" written below Date.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 430,578,000. Mintage Years: [see above under 1944]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#A132 1 cent. Year: 1944S. Weight: 3.23 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge. "S" written below Date.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 282,760,000. Mintage Years: [see above under 1944]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192a 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1944P. Weight: 5.00 g [5.00 g]. Metal: 0.350 Silver (Copper-Silver-Manganese). Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. "P" mint mark above building belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 119,150,000. Mintage Years: 1942P, 1942S, 1943P, 1943P DDO (Double Die Observe), 1943/2P, 1943D, 1943S, 1944P, 1944D, 1944S, 1945P, 1945D and 1945S. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Wartime Nickel". The mint mark of KM#192a with silver contents have "D", "P" or "S" seen at the top of the building.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1944. Weight: 2.52 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 231,410,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1944D. Weight: 2.49 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 62,224,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1944S. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 49,490,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".
 
1945
 

KM#A132 1 cent. Year: 1945. Weight: 3.09 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 1,040,515,000. Mintage Years: [see above under 1944]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#A132 1 cent. Year: 1945D. Weight: 3.14 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge. "D" written below Date.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 226,268,000. Mintage Years: [see above under 1944]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#A132 1 cent. Year: 1945S. Weight: 3.09 g [3.11 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 19.00 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto at the top. Right facing profile of President Abraham Lincoln. "LIBERTY" written at the left side horizontally. Date at the chest of Abraham Lincoln. "V.D.B" written at 7 o'clock near the edge. "S" written below Date.
Reverse: "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. "ONE CENT" written at the upper part and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in two line at the lower part in the center. Wheat ears surrounding lettering on both sides. Mintage: 181,770,000. Mintage Years: [see above under 1944]. Engraver: Victor David Brenner (both sides).

KM#192a 5 cents (Nickel). Year: 1945P. Weight: 4.93 g [5.00 g]. Metal: 0.350 Silver (Copper-Silver-Manganese). Diameter: 21.20 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse:  The portrait of Thomas Jefferson (The 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809) facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" "LIBERTY" written at the right side clockwise. "LIBERTY" with Date having star (*) in between written at the right side clockwise. Designer’s initial “F” is below the Date. "P" mint mark above building belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Reverse: "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at the top. A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home in the center. "MONTICELLO" and " FIVE CENTS" written below the building. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 119,408,100. Mintage Years: 1942P, 1942S, 1943P, 1943P DDO (Double Die Observe), 1943/2P, 1943D, 1943S, 1944P, 1944D, 1944S, 1945P, 1945D and 1945S. Engraver: Felix Oscar Schlag (both sides).

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Jefferson Wartime Nickel". The mint mark of KM#192a with silver contents have "D", "P" or "S" seen at the top of the building.

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1945. Weight: 2.49 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side. No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 159,130,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#140 Dime (10 cents). Year: 1945D. Weight: 2.48 g [2.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 17.90 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Denver, USA. Obverse: An allegory of Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap (freedom of thought) is surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. "AAW" engraver initials below "Y". Date written at the bottom right side.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top section. A fasces mixed with an olive branch shows both that United States are prepared for the war and their desire for peace in the center. "E·PLURIBUS·UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written at center bottom right side. "* ONE DIME *" written at the bottom. Mintmark after "E" in "ONE". Mintage: 40,245,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1930]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Mercury Dime".

KM#164 Quarter Dollar (25 cents). Year: 1945S. Weight: 6.21 g [6.25 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 24.30 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: San Francisco, USA. Obverse: "LIBERTY" written at the top. George Washington's head facing left in the center. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at bottom left side. Date at the bottom. Mintmark "S" is written above ER in QUARTER.
Reverse: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" written at the top. An eagle, looking left, wings spread, and standing on a shaft of arrows with two olive sprays beneath it in the center. "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Latin for "Out of many, one") written above the Eagle's head in two lines. "QUARTER DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 17,004,001. Mintage Years: [see under 1941]. Engraver: John Flanagan (both sides). This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Washington Silver Quarter". Mintmark "D" or "S" is written above ER in QUARTER.

KM#142 Half Dollar (50 cents). Year: 1945. Weight: 12.21 g [12.50 g]. Metal: 0.900 Silver. Diameter: 30.60 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Coin. Mint: Philadelphia, USA. Obverse: Liberty walking left wearing U.S. flag gown in the center surrounded with the word "LIBERTY". Sunrise at bottom left side. Motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST" written in two lines at center bottom right side. Date at the bottom.

Reverse: "UNITED·STATES·OF·AMERICA·" written at the top. Eagle with spread wings walking left on a rock in the center. "E·PLURIBUS UNUM" written on the left side horizontally in two lines. Value "HALF·DOLLAR" written at the bottom. Mintage: 31,502,000. Mintage Years: [see under 1934]. Engraver: Adolph Alexander Weinman (both sides). No mint mark belongs to Philadelphia, USA.

Note: This coin is commonly known by coin collectors as "Walking Liberty Half Dollar". The mint mark "D" or "S" appears on the obverse side below the word "TRUST" on 1916 and some 1917 issues. On the remaining issues from 1917 onwards, the mint mark is seen on reverse side of the coin, below the edge of the rock on the left side.
 
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