2005 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Bison
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Coin Details
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $750
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67
- Auction house
- Stack's Bowers
Description
A nickel from the Denver Mint, the 2005 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Bison belongs to the Jefferson Nickels Westward Journey 2004-2005 series. The Denver Mint struck 487,680,000 Bison nickels dated 2005. The obverse is Joe Fitzgerald's new right-facing portrait of Jefferson, based on Houdon's bust and sculpted by Don Everhart, with LIBERTY in Jefferson's handwriting. The reverse is Jamie Franki's American bison, sculpted by Norman E. Nemeth. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.21 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4159.
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