Description
This listing features a P&D Jefferson Nickel Set from 1963. These Nickels have a clad composition of 25% Nickel, & 75% Copper. They are circulated & from the Philadelphia & Denver Mints. All my circulated coins are as I find them & none have been cleaned by me. Please examine photos for condition. Any Questions? Need more photos? Message me. Happy collecting! For more coin selections like these, please visit my shop at https://grandpasthrowbacks.etsy.com Fun facts: From 1942-1945 (War -Era) The Nickel composition was 56% Copper, 35% Silver & 9% Manganese & then back to your regular clad nickel from 1945 to present. The Jefferson Nickel has been the longest running series for the nickel. This nickel features our third president on the Obverse & was introduced in 1938. This came after the introduction of the Lincoln & Washington coins, representing the third series of American coin to feature a former president. During its history, the Jefferson Nickel has undergone a temporary composition change (the 40's war-era) & in more recently many obverse & reverse changes. The original Jefferson Nickel featured a left facing Jefferson on the obverse with inscriptions in GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, & the date. The reverse features an image of Jefferson's historic home, Monticello with inscriptions E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MONTICELLO, & FIVE CENTS. 1963 P&d Jefferson Nickel Set - Circulated Clad Philadelphia & Denver Mints
