USA 5 cents Classic Jefferson Nickel 1954
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# A192 |
| Mintage | 117,183,060 |
| 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
This is another plentiful issue in Mint State, and most survivors have decent luster. Weak strikes, however, have the dual effect of leaving the centers incomplete and exposing planchet marks that failed to be smoothed by the dies. On the coin illustrated, these unstruck areas of rough planchet are seen on Jefferson's jaw and the steps of Monticello. The several known D/D varieties are all minor and of little interest.Read More
