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The Jefferson nickel has been the five-cent coin struck by the United States Mint since 1938, when it replaced the Buffalo nickel.From 1938 until 2004, the copper-nickel coin's obverse featured a profile depiction of Founding Father and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson by artist Felix Schlag; the obverse design used in 2005 was also in profile, though by Joe Fitzgerald.
Below are photographs of two Brilliant Uncirculated Jefferson nickels. Note that these are variations of dies used to mint the 1970-D Jefferson nickels. The die variation is clearly evident with the placement of the D in two different locations, one closest to the 1970 and the other closest to the rim of the coin. [1]
The front design of the Jefferson nickel was modified in 2005 and 2006, according to Profile Coins & Collectibles. Nearly 18 million Buffalo nickels were struck during their run.
Overdate coins such as the 1942/1 U.S. Mercury dime and 1918/7 U.S. buffalo nickel are also doubled dies. They are both listed by CONECA as class III doubled dies. [ 4 ] Class III means the die was hubbed with different "designs" (or hubs that had different dates).
As with just about any asset, a coin's value is determined by its market demand. This means that coins in short supply often see higher demand -- and higher values. With coins, supplies are limited...
1979 Susan B. Anthony Dollar Over 1978 Jefferson Nickel: $15,275. This coin features a minting mistake with the image of Susan B. Anthony stamped over the top of Monticello on a Jefferson nickel ...