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Felix Schlag, a German born artist and sculptor is known as the designer of the American Jefferson nickel and beginning in 1966 the intials FS could be seen on the nickel he designed. He was awarded a prize of $1000 USD for his design which was accepted on 21 April 1938 by then director of the US Mint Nellie Tayloe Ross.
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When did Felix Schlag die?
Felix Schlag died in 1974.
When was Felix Schlag born?
Felix Schlag was born in 1891.
How do you know if you have a Felix Schlag nickel?
Any US Jefferson nickel from 1938 to 2004 the obverse is Felix Schlag's design. His initials were added in 1966 just below the bust of Jefferson.
What actors and actresses appeared in Schlag auf Schlag - 2005?
The cast of Schlag auf Schlag - 2005 includes: Marcel Miller as Moritz
What are the ratings and certificates for Schlag auf Schlag - 1959?
Schlag auf Schlag - 1959 is rated/received certificates of: West Germany:12 (nf)
When was John Schlag born?
John Schlag was born in 1960.
How tall is Phillip Schlag?
Phillip Schlag is 175 cm.
When was Phillip Schlag born?
Phillip Schlag was born in February 1993.
Who designed the 1946 Jefferson Nickel?
The Jefferson Nickel was designed by Felix Schlag for which he won a $1000 award for winning a competition among 390 artists. The design was first used on the 1938 mintage.
What has the author Hermann Schlag written?
Hermann Schlag has written: 'Geschichtlich-geographische Ubersicht'
I have a 1969 d nickel with mark on front bottom under shoulder to the left but cant make it out. does anyone know what this is?
What you are seeing is probably the designer's initials " FS" for Felix Schlag. They did not appear on the coin until 1966.
What do the letters FS below the head of a nickel mean?
They're the initials of Felix Schlag, the coin's designer. Schlag had a dispute with the Mint over the original design for the coin and his initials were not shown until 1966. In 2006, when the new permanent portrait of Jefferson was put on the front of the nickel FS was moved to the reverse side which continues to show his picture of Monticello.
