From 1938 to 2004 the portrait was a leftward-facing profile.
In 2005 a special Westward Journey portrait was used, with a partial image of Jefferson facing to the right.
In 2006, the portrait on the obverse was changed to a new image of Jefferson, caught with head turned just left of center.
Before JeffersonPrior to Jefferson's portrait appearing in 1938, the US nickel showed an image of a Native American, or "Indian." That design was preceded by various stylized portraits of Lady Liberty.thomas jefferson
Since 1938 all US nickels have carried a picture of President Thomas Jefferson.
Nickels dated 1883 to 1912 carry a portrait of Miss Liberty.
Thomas Jefferson
Same guy who has been on the nickel since 1938 - Thomas Jefferson.
The face of a US nickel is circular so it has a diameter, not a length and width. According to the US Mint the coin is 21.2 mm in diameter and 1.95 mm thick.
Abe Lincoln!
a person
George Washington
A 1957 nickel is worth face value only, unless it's uncirculated or a proof coin.
In average condition, both coins are only worth their face value.
Miss Liberty