FS does not identify a nickel except to say that it's a Jefferson nickel. That's the monogram of Felix Schlag, who designed the original Jefferson nickel in 1938.
Except for the Westward Journey series coins dated 2005, all nickels minted in the last 45 years carry his initials. Up till 2004 they're under the fold of Jefferson's coat, and from 2006 on they're on the back next to Monticello.
below the bust of Jefferson
What you're seeing is "FS" which is the monogram of Felix Schlag, who designed the back of the nickel as well as the portrait of Jefferson used from 1938 to 2004. Please check the Related Question for more details.
The FS are the initials of Felix Schlag, who designed the coin. Those letters are on every Jefferson nickel from 1966 to 2004. Every single coin in that time frame is worth 5 cents.
the value of the nickel is 5 cent
You'll need a magnifying glass, but the letters are "JS" rather than "FS". They're the initials of John R. Sinnock, who designed the Roosevelt dime.The initials FS are on a US coin. Felix Schlag designed the original Jefferson nickel.
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.
It's a 2004 Jefferson nickel that has been gold plated, has no collectible value and is just a fancy nickel.
It's a 2004 Jefferson nickel that has been gold plated, has no collectible value and is just a fancy nickel.
100-425 USD
It's just a nickel, spend it.
It's just a nickel, spend it.
Australia does not have a "nickel" coin.