5 cents, it isn't a rare coin
Liberty nickels were made from 1883 to 1912. Your coin is a familiar Jefferson nickel. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1939 US nickel?" for values.
The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938.
Yes. The image of Thomas Jefferson was placed on the US nickel in 1938.
Please check your coin again. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1952 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1952 US nickel?".
Please check your coin again. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. A 1941 nickel would be a Jefferson nickel. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1941 US nickel?".
6-29-11>>> Retail value for the 1953-D Jefferson nickel is 10 to 25 cents for average circulated coins.
Your coin is called a Jefferson nickel. Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. For information on values and mint marks please see the question "What is the value of a 1940 US nickel?"
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
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The US nickel (five cent coin) has an image of Jefferson's home, Monticello, on the back.
Buffalo nickels were never struck in steel. All were made from the same cupronickel alloy used for modern Jefferson nickels. Please see the question "What is the value of a 1936 US nickel?" for more information.