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1943 Jefferson Nickel
Key Facts & Value
Key Fact
Description
This is a United States Jefferson nickel, minted in Philadelphia. It features a profile of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse, designed by Felix Schlag. The reverse depicts Monticello, Jefferson's home. The coin is made of a copper-nickel alloy and has a reeded edge. It is a standard circulation strike coin.
History
The Jefferson nickel was first minted in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel. The design by Felix Schlag was chosen through a competition. Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President, is honored on this coin. The Philadelphia Mint is one of the oldest and most prolific mints in the United States.
Facts
The Jefferson nickel is the second longest-running design in U.S. coinage history, after the Lincoln cent. During World War II, from 1942 to 1945, nickels were made with a higher manganese content and less nickel to conserve the metal for the war effort, creating the "silver" nickels. This particular coin shows the standard design, not a wartime variation.
Value Fact
Jefferson nickels from the 1940s and 1950s are generally common and inexpensive in circulated condition, with prices typically ranging from $0.25 to $5 depending on the specific year and mint mark. However, certain years and mints, or coins in exceptionally high grades or with significant errors, can command higher prices from collectors.
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