This coin is a 1945 Jefferson Nickel, minted in San Francisco, denoted by the "S" mint mark. As part of the iconic Jefferson Nickels series, this particular piece is notable for its composition of copper, silver, and manganese, which was standard for nickels produced during World War II due to the scarcity of nickel. Measuring approximately 21.2 mm in diameter and weighing 5 grams, the coin carries a denomination of 5 cents. The design on the obverse features a profile of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, while the reverse showcases Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia home. With a total mintage of 58,939,000, this coin was produced as a mint strike, a process ensuring it was struck with high-quality standards. While the coin itself is not of high intrinsic value due to its relatively large mintage, its significance within the Jefferson Nickel series and the year of production may appeal to collectors. It represents a fascinating piece of American numismatic history, reflecting the era of its production just after the end of World War II.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.05 |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Silver-Manganese |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 58939000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1945 |