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1940 PDS Jefferson Nickels - P,D,S - Choose by Mint Mark & Grade! First struck in 1913, the Buffalo nickel had long been difficult to coin, & after it completed the 25-year term during which it could only be replaced by Congress, the Mint moved quickly to replace it with a new design. The Mint conducted a design competition, in early 1938, requiring that Jefferson be depicted on the obverse & Jefferson's house Monticello on the reverse. Schlag won the competition, but was required to submit an entirely new reverse & make other changes before the new piece went into production in October 1938. IssuerUnited States PeriodFederal republic (1776-date) TypeStandard circulation coin Years1938-2003 Value5 Cents (0.05 USD) CurrencyDollar (1785-date) CompositionCopper-nickel Weight 5 g Diameter21.2 mm Thickness1.75 mm What Happened in 1940: The first Captain America comic book was published & went on sale Nylon stockings were sold to the general public & were instantly popular, millions sold right away Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister Thanks for stopping by! 1940 Pds Jefferson Nickels - P, D, S Choose By Mint Mark & Grade S Nickel D P
