World War II Obsolete Coin Collection Silver Nickels Steel Cent 1942-1946 For Sale

WWII Obsolete Coin Collection 1942-1946 U.S. Coins Steel Cent Silver Nickels UPMOriginal WWII-themed presentation set containing 8 genuine United States coins from the World War II era, displayed in the original holder.The collection includes coins dated 1942 through 1946 and highlights wartime changes in U.S. coinage.Included:* 1942 Jefferson Nickel* 1943 Jefferson Nickel* 1944 Jefferson Nickel* 1945 Jefferson Nickel* 1943 Steel Lincoln Cent* 1942 Lincoln “Shell Case” Cent* 1945 Lincoln Cent* 1946 Lincoln CentThe 1943, 1944 and 1945 Jefferson nickels are wartime silver-alloy nickels containing 35% silver. The 1943 steel cent was produced during WWII when copper was needed for the war effort.The coins remain in the original World War II Obsolete Coin Collection presentation holder, marked ©1993 UPM / #7065.Coins are ungraded and uncertified. The holder shows normal age/storage wear. Please review photographs carefully for exact condition, dates, mint marks, toning and surface condition. You will receive the exact set pictured.A very interesting WWII collectible combining genuine wartime U.S. coinage with its original vintage presentation.Silver contentAssuming the pictured 1943, 1944 and 1945 nickels are standard U.S. wartime silver nickels, each contains approximately 0.0563 troy oz of silver.Each 35% silver war nickel contains about 0.0563 troy oz of pure silver, so:3 nickels = about 0.1688 troy oz (5.25 grams) of pure silver.Total: approximately 0.169 troy oz (5.25 grams) of pure silver.