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The Jefferson nickel was first introduced in 1938, and its design was created by Felix Schlag as part of a competition to create a coin in honor of Thomas Jefferson. He won $1,000 for his rendition of the former president and his home, Monticello, and his design is still in use on nickels today.

The Jefferson nickel was originally made of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and continues to be made of the same material today. However, from 1942 until 1945, nickel was needed for the war, so the coins were made of a mixture of copper, silver, and manganese.


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Large Lot Sivler War Nickels 35% Silver 1400+ Coins @@$921.00 Ends Sunday 7 bids 8 watchers
Large Lot Sivler War Nickels 35% Silver 1200 Coins @@$810.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 5 watchers
10 Rolls (400 Pcs) Silver Wartime Nickels Mixed$295.00 Ends Saturday 6 bids 7 watchers
Lot Of 320 Silver War Nickels Average Circulated +$292.77 Ends in 5 hours 11 bids 5 watchers
1997-p Sms Jefferson 5c Pcgs Ms70fs *matte Finish*$255.00 Ends Saturday 9 bids 14 watchers
1951 Jefferson Nickel Pcgs Proof 68 Estate Coin$192.49 Ends Friday 32 bids 12 watchers
50 Full Nickel Rolls 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's S D P$177.50 Ends in 1 hour 3 bids 5 watchers
20 - 2007 S 5c Monticello Nickels Ngc Pf70 Ultra Cameo$137.50 Ends Friday 6 bids 2 watchers
1999 Thru 2008 12 Coin Nickel Set Ngc Pf70 Ultra Cameo$130.50 Ends Saturday 7 bids 5 watchers
1999 Thru 2008 12 Coin Nickel Set Ngc Pf70 Ultra Cameo$114.49 Ends Saturday 6 bids 8 watchers
142 War Time Jefferson Nickles 1942-1945$105.00 Ends Friday 2 bids 6 watchers
20 - 2007 S 5c Monticello Nickels Ngc Pf70 Ultra Cameo$102.50 Ends Sunday 3 bids 2 watchers
1942-p Pcgs Pr65 T2 Jefferson Nickel Ogh - No Reserve$100.00 Ends in 4 hours 16 bids 17 watchers
5 2009 P Jefferson Nickel Obw Business Strike Rolls Hot$96.00 Ends in 10 hours 6 bids 7 watchers
200 Jefferson War Nickels Unsearched - B40$94.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 1 watcher
200 Jefferson War Nickels Unsearched - B42$94.50 Ends Tuesday 2 bids 1 watcher
2009 Jefferson Nickel Roll - Denver - Uncirculated$90.95 Ends Friday 2 bids 12 watchers
Jeffersons Inc. Proofs, 1938-2001 In Dansco$86.00 Ends in 7 hours 4 bids 1 watcher
5 2009 P Jefferson Nickel Obw Business Strike Rolls Hot$83.00 Ends in 12 hours 8 bids 7 watchers
5 2009 P Jefferson Nickel Obw Business Strike Rolls Hot$81.00 Ends in 11 hours 5 bids 7 watchers
2004 S Proof Nickel Peace Medal Roll 40 Coins Nr$77.76 Ends in 5 hours 8 bids 7 watchers
Full Roll Of Bu 1983-p Jefferson Nickels!!! $76.00 Ends in 11 hours 7 bids 7 watchers
100 Jefferson Nickels (wartime 1943-1944-1945)$75.05 Ends Friday 2 bids 5 watchers
5 2009 P Jefferson Nickel Obw Business Strike Rolls Hot$74.00 Ends Saturday 6 bids 7 watchers
5 2009 P Jefferson Nickel Obw Business Strike Rolls Hot$74.00 Ends Saturday 4 bids 4 watchers
1939 D Jefferson Nickel Gem Bu ** Tough Date!!!$69.00 Ends Saturday 10 bids 20 watchers
1953 Rare Cameo Jefferson Proof Nickel *cameo$64.19 Ends in 11 hours 14 bids 17 watchers
Jefferson Nickel Collection$61.00 Ends Sunday 6 bids 3 watchers
2 Rolls Silver Jefferson War Nickels$60.00 Ends Friday 1 bid 2 watchers
2007-s Jefferson Nickel Pr70dcam Pcgs 70 Deep Cameo$59.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids 1 watcher
1939 D Jefferson Nickel Superb Gem Bu$59.00 Ends Saturday 9 bids 16 watchers
1942 Jefferson Nickel "proof" Solid Gem Pf++$56.00 Ends in 12 hours 6 bids 17 watchers
1939 D Jefferson Nickel Near Gem Bu$52.66 Ends Sunday 6 bids 5 watchers
1942-p Jefferson Nickel Ty Ii War Proof Ngc Pf-65 $52.00 Ends in 9 hours 5 bids 10 watchers
2 Rolls Silver War Nickels 1942/1945 $51.95 Ends Saturday 2 bids 3 watchers
1950-d Jefferson Us Nickel Five .05c Cents Bu Ngc Ms66$51.00 Ends Wednesday 6 bids 3 watchers
1944-d Jefferson War Nickel, Pcgs, Ms 66 Fs$50.77 Ends in 13 hours 6 bids 14 watchers
Complete Dansco Jefferson Nickel Set 1938-2008 & 2009's$50.00 Ends Sunday 4 bids 20 watchers
1938 Proof Nickel Pcgs Pr64! Brilliant Blazer!$50.00 Ends Saturday 7 bids 8 watchers
Impressive Pcgs Ms-66-fs 1950-d Jefferson Nickel - Nr!$49.99 Ends Saturday 1 bid 6 watchers
1950-d Nickel Ngc Ms66 5 Full Steps Omaha Bank Hoard$49.95 Ends in 9 hours 1 bid 7 watchers
1950 Jefferson Nickel Brilliant Unc Roll$45.00 Ends Sunday 5 bids 4 watchers
1950 D Ngc Jefferson Nickel Ngc Ms-66 $43.66 Ends in 11 hours 5 bids 3 watchers
1990-s Jefferson Nickel Pr70dcam Pcgs 70 Deep Cameo$43.02 Ends Sunday 4 bids 7 watchers
2004 Peace Medal D 1000 Nickel Mint Bag Sealed 2u7$43.00 Ends in 14 hours 4 bids 11 watchers
Full Roll Of Bu 1983-d Jefferson Nickels!!! $42.66 Ends in 11 hours 6 bids 7 watchers
1994-s Jefferson Nickel Pr70dcam Pcgs 70 Deep Cameo$42.42 Ends Sunday 4 bids 4 watchers
2002-s Jefferson Nickel Pr70dcam Pcgs 70 Deep Cameo$41.01 Ends Sunday 3 bids 4 watchers
1995-s Jefferson Nickel Pr70dcam Pcgs 70 Deep Cameo$41.01 Ends Sunday 3 bids 5 watchers
1998-s Jefferson Nickel Pr70dcam Pcgs 70 Deep Cameo$41.01 Ends Sunday 3 bids 2 watchers
1945-d Jefferson War Nickel, Pcgs, Ms 67$41.00 Ends Saturday 2 bids 7 watchers
Full Roll Of Bu 1997-d Jefferson Nickels!!! $39.75 Ends in 12 hours 1 bid 1 watcher

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