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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.
Mint-made errors occur when coins are made incorrectly at the mint, ... Lamination crack on a U.S. Jefferson nickel. ... 2005 "Pemember" Two pounds;
2005-D 5C Speared Bison Jefferson Nickel. Still in Circulation: Yes. Approx. Value: $150 to $450. Look closely at any 2005 Bison nickels you come across.
Jefferson nickels have been minted since 1938 at the Philadelphia and Denver mints and from the San Francisco mint until 1970. Key dates for the series include the 1939-D, and 1950-D nickels. The 1939-D nickel with a mintage of 3,514,000 coins is the second lowest behind the 1950-D nickel.