coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1948 \ Philadelphia
The 1948 Jefferson Nickel is a five-cent coin issued by the United States Mint, featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. This nickel was minted in Philadelphia without a mintmark, indicating it was produced at the main mint facility. The Jefferson Nickel series began in 1938, and the 1948 issue is notable for its design and the transition from wartime nickel compositions. Collectors often seek this coin for its historical significance and as part of complete Jefferson Nickel sets.
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1948-P (Philadelphia) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1948 | Philadelphia |