1949-S (San Francisco) Jefferson Nickels

Coin / United States of America / 1949 / San Francisco / Jefferson Nickels / 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime)

This coin is a 1949 Jefferson Nickel, minted in San Francisco, identified by the "S" mint mark. Part of the United States coinage series, it represents a denomination of five cents or 5¢. The coin is composed of a Copper-Nickel alloy and has a diameter of approximately 21.2 millimeters and a standard weight of 5 grams. The 1949 Jefferson Nickel, with a total mintage of 9,716,000 units, features the iconic portrait of President Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello, his Virginia estate, on the reverse. This series is particularly valued for its historical significance, as it pays homage to one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. In terms of collectibility, the 1949-S Jefferson Nickel can vary in value depending on its condition and any potential unique characteristics, such as errors or variations. As for height and width, these values are recorded as zero, which might indicate an error in measurement or representation, as coins are typically defined by their diameter and weight rather than specific height and width measurements. This Nickel, like its counterparts in the series, is widely appreciated among numismatists and collectors for its design and historical context.