#21 • World War II-Era Coins Display Set: Steel Cents, Shellcase Cents, and Silver Nickels

Part of VALUABLE GOLD AND SILVER AUCTION (timed auction by Fred Wilson Auction Service LLC)

High bid $15.00

Status: Sold

This display set contains coins minted during World War II when the U.S. adjusted coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. Included are a 1943 steel cent, shellcase cents from 1944 to 1946, and silver nickels from 1942 to 1945. Each coin reflects the unique wartime materials used to support the nation's needs. The included informational panel provides historical context. A remarkable artifact from a pivotal period in American history.