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

5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait, United States, 1942-1945 obverse image5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait, United States, 1942-1945 reverse image
5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1942-1945
  • 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 San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.05-$100.00

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 Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jeffersons Virginia home, accompanied by the legend MONTICELLO and surrounded with the face value in full, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM and the lettering UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Engraver:

Felix Schlag

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States from between 1801 to 1809, facing left surrounded with the lettering "LIBERTY" and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST

Engraver:

Felix Schlag

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY * 1943 FS

Reverse:

E PLURIBUS UNUM P MONTICELLO FIVE CENTS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Billon (.350 silver) (56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese)

Size

5 Cents "Jefferson Wartime Nickel" 1st portrait sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:21.2 mm
  • Thickness:1.95 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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