coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1959
Collectible coins, such as the Jefferson Nickel, are part of numismatics, which is the study and collection of currency. The Jefferson Nickel, first minted in 1938, features a portrait of President Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. The specific 1959 Jefferson Nickel is noteworthy for its historical context and collectible value, particularly in higher grades. Coins like the Five Cents Nickel and Half Dime are also significant in American coinage history, representing different eras and minting practices within the United States. Collectors often seek out these coins based on rarity, condition, and historical value.
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1959-D (Denver) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1959 | Denver |
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1959-P (Philadelphia) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1959 | Philadelphia |
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1959-P (Philadelphia) Jefferson Nickels | 5¢ (Five Cents, Nickel, Half Dime) | Jefferson Nickels | 1959 | Philadelphia |