This coin is a 1946 Jefferson Nickel, issued by the United States Mint, specifically from the San Francisco Mint, denoted by the 'S' mint mark. The nickel, with a denomination of 5 cents, features a composition of copper and nickel, weighing in at 5 grams and measuring 21.2 millimeters in diameter. The 1946 Jefferson Nickel is part of a series that honors Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, and is characterized by its distinctive design. The obverse depicts a profile of Jefferson, while the reverse showcases Monticello, Jefferson’s home. With a total mintage of 13,560,000 coins for that year, the 1946 Jefferson Nickel is considered to be a widely circulated coin, yet it still holds significance for collectors due to its historical context and design. Depending on its condition, which can range from circulated to uncirculated, the value of this coin can vary in the numismatic market. Overall, this coin represents a piece of American history, reflecting both the craftsmanship of mid-20th-century U.S. coinage and the appreciation for one of the nation’s founding figures.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.05 |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 13560000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1946 |