coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1942 \ Denver
The 1942 Jefferson Nickel is a notable coin issued by the United States, featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. The Denver mint produced a significant number of these coins during that year, indicated by the 'D' mintmark. Collectors often seek out this coin due to its historical context and variations, including the 1942-S and 1943 issues, which were manufactured from different metals due to wartime shortages. The 5-cent denomination has been a staple of American coinage, with the Jefferson Nickel series starting in 1938 and continuing to this day.
