1943-D 5C FS Jefferson Nickel NGC MS68

This 1943-D 5C FS Jefferson Nickel has been certified and graded by NGC as MS68. NGC’s encapsulation guarantees the coins MS68 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