The coin in question is a 1963 Jefferson Nickel, minted in Denver, denoted by the "D" mint mark. This particular nickel is part of the Jefferson series and has a denomination of five cents, or 0.05 USD. Composed of a copper-nickel blend, the coin weighs 5 grams and has a diameter of 21.2 millimeters. With a total mintage of 276,829,460 coins produced in that year, the 1963 Jefferson Nickel is fairly common in circulation and among coin collectors. It features the iconic portrait of President Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and the depiction of Monticello, Jefferson's famous estate, on the reverse. Given its production type as a mint strike, this nickel showcases the quality associated with the United States Mint. Overall, while the 1963 Jefferson Nickel is not particularly rare, it holds historical significance within American numismatics and remains a staple among U.S. coinage.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.05 |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 276829460 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1963 |