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 16 of the 1961 Jefferson Nickel FS in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $129 to $10,519, in grades 62 to 66+.

The design was made by: Felix Schlag.

Country:
United States 
Year:
1961 
Denomination:
5c 
PCGS / Industry #:
84069 
 
 
Strike Type:
Business Strike 
Mint Location:
Philadelphia 
Designer:
Felix Schlag 
Mintage:
73,640,100 
 
 
Coin Weight:
5 g 
Diameter:
21.2 mm 
Composition:
.750 copper, .250 nickel 
 
 
 
 



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