1997 (P) Matte Finish Jefferson Nickel
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,006
- Sold
- Grade
- MS70
- Auction house
- Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1997 (P) Matte Finish Jefferson Nickel is a matte-finish special strike nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 25,000 matte-finish nickels dated 1997, sold in the 1997 Botanic Garden Coinage and Currency Set. 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 #84140. 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.
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