1938 Jefferson Nickel Re-Engraved Obverse Design FS-401 Proof - U.S. Coin Prices from our Auction Archive
Jefferson Nickels date back to 1938 and were originally designed by Felix Schlag. From 1942 to 1945, "Wartime" nickels were were composed of a silver alloy, as nickel was an important wartime material. A large mintmark was placed above Monticello on the reverse to indicate the change.
GreatCollections has sold 3 of the 1938 Jefferson Nickel Re-Engraved Obverse Design FS-401 Proof in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $61 to $131, in grades 64 to 66.
The design was made by: Felix Schlag.
GreatCollections has sold 3 of the 1938 Jefferson Nickel Re-Engraved Obverse Design FS-401 Proof in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $61 to $131, in grades 64 to 66.
The design was made by: Felix Schlag.
Country:
United States
Year:
1938
Denomination:
5c
PCGS / Industry #:
569462
Additional Info:
Re-Engraved Obverse Design FS-401
Strike Type:
Proof
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Coin Weight:
5 g
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Composition:
.750 copper, .250 nickel