1940 5C Proof Jefferson Nickel NGC PR68 (777159005)

This 1940 5C Proof Jefferson Nickel has been certified and graded by NGC as PR68. NGC’s encapsulation guarantees the coins PR68 Condition. The Jefferson nickel is a five-cent coin and has been struck by the United States Mint since 1938, when it replaced the Buffalo nickel. From 1938 until 2004, the coin's obverse featured a profile of Thomas Jefferson designed by artist Felix Schlag. In 2006 the Jefferson nickel was newly designed by Jamie Franki, with a more modern portrayal and Jefferson now faces forward. Coin Specifications: Denomination: 5C Mint/Mint Mark: Coins were minted in Denver (D), San Francisco (S) and Philadelphia (no mint mark) Obverse: Features a profile of Founding Father and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson originally designed by Felix Schlag from 1938-2004 ad Jamie Franki 2006-present Reverse: Features Jefferson’s house Monticello and inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA designed by Felix Schlag Edge: Plain Composition: 75% copper and 25% nickel. Wartime Nickels (1942-1945) were 56% copper, 35% silver,9% manganese Diameter: 21.21 mm Weight: 5 grams Brand: U.S. Mint   *Images are of actual coin you will receive. View NGC Certificate