2020 (W) Proof Jefferson Nickel - Reverse Proof

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2020

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date

Designer

Jamie Franki (obverse) / Felix Schlag (reverse, modified)

Mintage

313,183

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.21mm

Edge

Plain

Auction Record

Price realized: $895
Sold: 8 March 2021
Grade: PR70
Auction house: eBay

Description

The 2020 (W) Proof Jefferson Nickel - Reverse Proof is a proof nickel struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date series. The obverse shows Jamie Franki's forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson in a three-quarter view, introduced in 2006 as the first U.S. circulating coin portrait of a president facing forward, and the reverse shows Felix Schlag's Monticello, restored by John Mercanti. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a reverse proof, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared planchets with the proof finishes reversed: frosted fields and mirror-like design elements. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.21 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #816084.