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The 1953 Denver Jefferson Nickel is a collectible coin minted in the United States as part of the Jefferson Nickel series, which was first issued in 1938. The coin contains a composition of 75% copper and 25% nickel and features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello, his estate, on the reverse. The Denver mintmark, indicated by "D," signifies that this particular coin was produced at the Denver Mint. Jefferson Nickels are sought after by collectors, with values varying based on their condition, rarity, and mintmark.