USA 5 cents Classic Jefferson Nickel 1938
USA, Philadelphia
Rareza
Extremadamente raro
Atributos de las Monedas
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 5 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 192 |
| Mintage | 19,365 |
| Metal | Copper-Nickel |
| thickness | 1.95 mm |
| diameter | 21.21 mm |
| weight | 5 g |
Anverso:
Head of state
Description:
Thomas Jefferson (3rd President of the USA)
Creators:
Felix Oscar Schlag (FS)
IN GOD WE TRUST
LIBERTY
Reverso:
Constructions
Description:
Monticello (Virginia, U.S.)
Creators:
Felix Oscar Schlag (FS)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
FIVE CENTS
MONTICELLO
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introducción de monedas
Proofs of the new Jefferson Nickel became available in the final months of 1938, and collectors ordered a large number by standards of the time. This was facilitated by the Treasury's policy of selling all proofs either in sets or as singles. Since all of the 1938 proofs have the Reverse of 1938 hub with its indistinct steps, this feature may be a bit incomplete. Some proofs of this date also show minor touch-ups to the dies for the purpose of reinforcing the design. Gems are fairly plentiful, yet the very high grades typical of later years are rare early dates in this series. The Mint's proof coining techniques simply didn't allow for absolute perfection. Coins having cameo contrast on both side are exceedingly rare, though a few one-sided cameo coins are also known. Sculptor Felix Schlag purchased 150 examples of the 1938 proof nickel and had them placed within commemorative cards that he signed and notarized. He sold relatively few of these at the time (1939), and the remainder was wholesaled to a dealer in the early 1960s. Once fairly common, they are rarely seen today and command much more respect than when new.Leer más
