coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1938 \ San Francisco
Jefferson Nickels are five-cent coins featuring Thomas Jefferson and were first minted in 1938. The coins produced in San Francisco are particularly notable due to their limited mintage and collectible value. The 1938 San Francisco Jefferson Nickel, marked with the mint mark 'S', is sought after by collectors, especially in higher grades or uncirculated conditions due to its historical significance and scarcity.