Obverse

Reverse

5 Cents

Jefferson Nickel

United States · 2019

A standard circulating United States five-cent coin featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his Virginia estate, Monticello, on the reverse.

Country: United States
Year: 2019
Denomination: 5 Cents
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

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Overview

A standard circulating United States five-cent coin featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his Virginia estate, Monticello, on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Jefferson nickel has been a staple of United States coinage since 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel. The modern obverse design by Jamie Franki was introduced in 2005, depicting a forward-facing portrait of Jefferson based on a 1800 painting by Rembrandt Peale.

Obverse (front)

A forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson with the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' to the right, and the word 'Liberty' (derived from Jefferson's handwriting) along with the year '2019' and the 'D' mint mark below.

Reverse (back)

Depiction of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic Virginia home, with the motto 'E PLURIBUS UNUM' above, and 'MONTICELLO', 'FIVE CENTS', and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' below.

Estimated value

$0.05 to $0.25 in circulated condition; up to a few dollars in pristine Uncirculated condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade, presence of Full Steps (FS) designation on the reverse steps of Monticello, and any rare mint errors.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) to Mint State (MS) with minor bag marks typical of business strike coins.

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common. Modern business strikes are readily available in pocket change.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Counterfeits for modern face-value circulating nickels are virtually non-existent because the cost of production exceeds the face value.

Notable varieties & errors

Collectors look for Full Steps (FS) designations, double dies, and repunched mint marks, though modern business strikes generally have fewer prominent major varieties.

Similar coins

Other United States five-cent series such as the Shield nickel, Liberty Head nickel, and Buffalo nickel, though easily distinguished by portraits and reverses.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry environment inside archival-safe flips, tubes, or holders. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning destroys numismatic value.

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