coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1949 \ San Francisco
Jefferson Nickels are five-cent coins minted in the United States, featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. The 1949 Jefferson Nickel is particularly notable for being produced in San Francisco, indicated by the "S" mint mark. This year saw the release of both regular business strikes and the more limited proof coins, which are sought after by collectors for their higher quality and shine. The 1949 San Francisco Jefferson Nickels are appreciated for their significance in the series and are often pursued by numismatists.
