USA 5 cents Classic Jefferson Nickel 1962
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# A192 |
| Mintage | 3,218,019 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel |
| thickness | 1.95 mm |
| diameter | 21.21 mm |
| weight | 5 g |
Obverse:
Head of state
Description:
Thomas Jefferson (3rd President of the USA)
Creators:
Felix Oscar Schlag (FS)
FS
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Constructions
Description:
Monticello (Virginia, U.S.)
Creators:
Felix Oscar Schlag (FS)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FIVE CENTS
MONTICELLO
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Proof sales rose modestly over those of 1961, but the number of sets still clearly reflected the speculative purchasing of multiple sets by many persons. Gems of this date are readily available, and Cameo proofs are common enough to carry only modest premiums. Even Ultra Cameo proofs have been certified in sufficient numbers to be affordable as either type coins or date entries. Doubled-die varieties are numerous, but these are too minor to attract much attention.Read More
