U.S. Wartime Silver Nickel Set

U.S. wartime silver nickels from 1942-1945... composed of 35% silver ,56% copper and 9% manganese... WWII prompted the rationing of many commodities... Nickel was highly valued for use in armor plating, and Congress ordered the removal of this metal from the 5 cent piece, effective Oct. 8th, 1942... from that date, and lasting through the end of 1945, five cent pieces bore the regular design but were minted from an alloy of copper, silver and manganese... it was anticipated that these coins would be withdrawn from circulation after the war, so a prominent distinguishing feature was added... coins from all three mints bore very large mint marks above the dome of Monticello, and the letter "P" was used as a mintmark for the very first time... condition of the coins vary so look at all of the photos.