1972-D (Denver) Jefferson Nickels

Coin / United States of America / 1972 / Denver / Jefferson Nickels / 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime)

This Jefferson Nickel from the year 1972 is a classic piece of American coinage, struck at the Denver Mint. It features the iconic design that pays tribute to Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. The coin is composed of a Copper-Nickel alloy, weighing in at 5 grams and measuring 21.2 millimeters in diameter. The coin bears the mint mark 'D', indicating its production in Denver, as part of a notable mintage of 351,694,600 coins that year. As a denomination of five cents, it often circulates widely in everyday transactions, yet it also holds appeal for collectors, particularly in higher grades due to its historical significance and enduring design. In terms of physical characteristics, the coin is flat and disc-shaped, measuring 21.2 millimeters across—though it has a reported width and height of zero likely indicating that these measurements are not standard or applicable. Despite the relatively large mintage, its value can vary based on condition, rarity, and collector demand. Overall, the 1972 Denver mintmark Jefferson Nickel is an important representative of U.S. numismatic heritage, symbolizing both the era and the legacy of one of America's founding figures.