The 1939 5-cent nickel, often referred to as the "Jefferson Nickel," features a portrait of President Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello, his Virginia estate, on the reverse. In 1939, the Philadelphia Mint produced both regular and proof coinage, with the latter being less common and typically more sought after by collectors. The 1939 nickel is notable for its design and historical significance, as it represents an era of American coinage that started in 1938 and continued until 2003. Collectors often seek out rolls of 1939 nickels for their potential to find well-preserved or high-grade examples, which can command higher market values.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1939 5c Roll 40 Coins 5c Roll Nickels 1939 Philadelphia
1939-D 5c Roll 40 Coins 5c Roll Nickels 1939 Denver
1939-S 5c Roll 40 Coins 5c Roll Nickels 1939 San Francisco