Yep....... a nickel
It is a 2004 Jefferson Nickel of the Westward Journey of Lewis and Clark series.
The nickel wasn't first minted until 1866. If the date 1805 is right after the names Lewis & Clark, and the other side shows President Jefferson, then it's a 2005 Westward Journey nickel, worth 5 cents.
You can either look through your pocket change or check at the US Mint's website to find out that the nickel was redesigned in 2006. A new, forward-facing portrait of Jefferson was chosen for the front side of the coin, while the original image of Monticello returned to the reverse after being replaced for 2 years during the Westward Journey series. In any case, any 2006 or later-dated nickels you find in change are only worth a nickel. There are no known errors or rarities.
There's no such thing as an 1803 nickel, because the coin wasn't first minted until 1866. However, if the date 1803 is above two hands shaking, and the other side shows President Jefferson, then it's a 2004 Westward Journey nickel, worth exactly 5 cents.
Priceless. The first Jefferson nickel was dated 1938.
It is a 2004 Jefferson Nickel of the Westward Journey of Lewis and Clark series.
Buffalo nickels were minted between 1913 and 1938. The coin you are asking about is a Jefferson nickel with a bison reverse, part of the Westward Journey commemoratives. They are not rare and are worth face value.
The nickel wasn't first minted until 1866. If the date 1805 is right after the names Lewis & Clark, and the other side shows President Jefferson, then it's a 2005 Westward Journey nickel, worth 5 cents.
A US nickel with a ship on the back is known as the Jefferson nickel, specifically the Westward Journey series released in 2004 and 2005. These nickels are still in circulation and have a face value of 5 cents. However, if the coin is in mint condition or has any rare errors, it may have a higher value to collectors. It is recommended to consult a coin expert or reference guide to determine the specific value of a particular coin.
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.
You can either look through your pocket change or check at the US Mint's website to find out that the nickel was redesigned in 2006. A new, forward-facing portrait of Jefferson was chosen for the front side of the coin, while the original image of Monticello returned to the reverse after being replaced for 2 years during the Westward Journey series. In any case, any 2006 or later-dated nickels you find in change are only worth a nickel. There are no known errors or rarities.
The 2005 U.S. five-cent coin, commonly known as the nickel, features a design that celebrates the Jefferson nickel series. On the obverse, it depicts a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, while the reverse showcases Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia estate. In 2005, the U.S. Mint issued a special series of nickels to commemorate the Louisiana Purchase, which included the Westward Journey Nickel Series, featuring designs that reflect America's expansion westward. These coins are made of a copper-nickel alloy and continue to be used in everyday transactions.
Well, from 1938-2003, there was not a single change to the Jefferson Nickel in terms of appearance, so in 2004-2005 they released the "Westward Journey" series of quarters to commemorate Lewis and Clark's journey to the west. In 2006, the Monticello returned to the reverse of the quarter. The Mint never made any "Westward Journey" Quarters only Nickels, the first change in the design was in 1966 when the designer's initials were added to the obverse and in 1968 the Mintmark was moved to the obverse as with all US coins. Monticello was returned to the reverse along with a facing portrait of Jefferson in 2006.
FAIR MARKET VALUE ABOUT $2-$3 . fAIR RETAIL ABOUT $5
It's worth exactly 5 cents.
There's no such thing as an 1803 nickel, because the coin wasn't first minted until 1866. However, if the date 1803 is above two hands shaking, and the other side shows President Jefferson, then it's a 2004 Westward Journey nickel, worth exactly 5 cents.
The obverse (front) of a US nickel has the portrait of Thomas Jefferson. The reverse (back) of the coin for most years has an image of Jefferson's home called Monticello.The only exceptions were 2004 and 2005 when special reverse designs were used to honor the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark expedition.