USA 5 cents Classic Jefferson Nickel 1956
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# A192 |
| Mintage | 67,222,940 |
| 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
Like its P-Mint cousin, the 1956 D nickel may be found with excellent luster. Most, however, have strikes that range only from fair to good. Examples having either 5FS or 6FS are quite rare. Repunched mintmark varieties are quite limited for a coin having such a large mintage. None have really caught on with collectors.Read More
