5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait, United States

5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait, United States, 1938-2003 obverse image5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait, United States, 1938-2003 reverse image
5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1938-2003
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jeffersons Virginia home.

Engraver:


Felix Schlag

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the U.S. from 1801 to 1809.

Engraver:


Felix Schlag

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth

5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY * 1978 S FS

Reverse:


E PLURIBUS UNUM MONTICELLO FIVE CENTS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" 1st portrait sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:21.2 mm
  • Thickness:1.75 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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