coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1947 \ San Francisco
The 1947 Jefferson Nickel, minted in San Francisco, is part of the series produced from 1938 to 2003, featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. Collectors value the 1947-S nickel for its historical significance, composition, and mint mark indicating it was struck in San Francisco. The coin is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel and has an intrinsic numismatic value that often exceeds its face value due to its age and collector demand.
