1994 (P) SMS Jefferson Nickel
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Auction Record
$891 SP70 02-16-2014 Great Collections
Description
The 1994 (P) SMS Jefferson Nickel is a special strike nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 167,703 examples. 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 #4230. 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.
