2004 Jefferson Nickel

About This Coin

The 2004 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Westward Journey 2004-2005 series — the first year of the series. In 2004, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 1.5 billion. The obverse features two different obverse portraits: a modified Schlag portrait (2004) and a new forward-facing portrait by Joe Fitzgerald (2005) and the reverse displays four commemorative designs: the Peace Medal (2004), Keelboat (2004), American Bison (2005), and Ocean in View (2005). A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 7 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, spiked head, trail die obverse. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $5 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $4.2K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various — Norman E. Nemeth, Al Maletsky, Jamie Franki, Joe Fitzgerald.