USA 5 cents Classic Jefferson Nickel 1957
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# A192 |
| Mintage | 136,828,900 |
| 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
The typical 1957 D nickel has decent luster, but it is likely to be rather weakly struck. Signs of die erosion are also common on this high mintage issue. Just a few RPMs are known for 1957 D, none of them exciting. It's likely that more will turn up as old rolls are broken open in the search for gems and coins having full steps.Read More
