2004 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Keelboat
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $895
- Sold
- Grade
- MS68
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 2004 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Keelboat is a nickel from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Jefferson Nickels Westward Journey 2004-2005 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 366,720,000 Keelboat nickels dated 2004. The obverse carries Felix Schlag's portrait of Jefferson, used on the nickel since 1938. Al Maletsky's reverse shows the expedition's keelboat under full sail, with Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in uniform in the bow. 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, 21.21 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4156.
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