1946-2003 Five Cents "Monticello" (LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST E PLURIBUS UNUM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIVE CENTS MONTICELLO) KM# A192 coin and its complete list of years and varieties with prices and values. A slightly worn example properly kept is a collectible quality Jefferson nickel. These nickels retained the deep relief of design elements as the previous Buffalo nickel; Jefferson's portrait is raised high above the field of the coin. 1938 and 1939 are notable for low mintages and above average values. You will receive a link to create a new password.After the two year break for the commemorative Jefferson Nickels, production resumed with the If you do happen to find a Return to Monticello Nickel that appears to have an error, please The Jefferson Nickels have two distinct designations. The above are wholesale coin values. There were several types of the 1941 Jefferson Nickel produced and the type of nickel will be a factor in its market value. A flattening is seen limited to an area smaller than his eye. A sought-after coin, worth is above face value in circulated condition. Looking closely, original luster is present and a bright surface remains.
Follow the grading practices used in the video and compare your coins to images and descriptions. The coin should be in excellent, or at least good, condition to be considered of high value. His version of the mansion underwent drastic revision before minting, but once released in 1938, Schlag's design remained virtually unchanged for sixty-six years. Lower line of collar is strong and separated from coat along the majority of its length. Judge carefully to find the true potential value. Modern Jefferson Nickel Average Values & Prices The following table lists the buy price … Both groups of collectors are seeking quality coins in their category to add to collections. Missing from the examples are eye distractions such as spots, uneven or mottled toning, any of these lowers quality. Can't Email or Call Right Now? When worn luster is removed and the metal takes on a different, smooth texture and a different color. Circulated coins pick up marks and abrasions. Popular with collectors are nickels in mint state grade, most others have minimum value below this mint state condition.
The only exception is in 1942-1945 and they did contain 35% silver and 75%, but they must have the large mint mark on the back and above the Monticello Monument.1942 through 1945 the mint mark was on the reverse for the only silver nickels during the War-Time. Many date and mintmark combination are worth 25 cents or more depending on condition.
No production of 1942 silver alloys nickels from Denver.
Large "D" mintmark above Monticello confirms the silver alloy nickel. Lowest mintage year is 1938, some 4 million struck in San Francisco. A small change in strike quality is picked up by advanced collectors and their preference is a strong strike. No longer is a full connected line separating the collar from the coat.
A few variations of Jefferson Nickels do not include the Monticello view on the back, such as the Westward Journey designs. Return to the index page of Shield, Liberty, Buffalo, and Three Cent Nickels. The first column lists the date and mint mark followed by the buy price and the sell value for an average circulated Jefferson five-cent coin. On the reverse, he depicted Monticello. Value charts, grading images and descriptions uncover how much your box of old coins is worth.
In 2004 two new reverse designs were introduced. The top tier would be Uncirculated coins.