2005 (P) Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel - Bison
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $184
- Sold
- Grade
- SP69
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2005 (P) Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel - Bison is a special strike nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Westward Journey 2004-2005 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 1,160,000 satin-finish 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. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.21 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #94158.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
2005 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
2005 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
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