1965 SMS Jefferson Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$7,050 SP67 01-09-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1965 SMS Jefferson Nickel is a Special Mint Set (SMS) nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 2.4 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left, while the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Designed by Felix Schlag. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #94197. Felix Schlag won the 1938 public design competition for the Jefferson Nickel, defeating nearly 400 entries. Wartime silver nickels (1942-P, 1942-S, 1943-1945 P/D/S) are collected for their silver content. Key dates include the 1939-D, 1950-D, and Full Steps (FS) designation specimens.
