coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1955 \ Philadelphia
The 1955 Jefferson Nickel, minted in Philadelphia, is part of the classic series of coins first issued in 1938. This 5-cent coin features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello, Jefferson's Virginia home, on the reverse. The 1955 Philadelphia mint mark does not appear on the coin, distinguishing it from its mint-marked counterparts. Notably, the 1955 Jefferson Nickel is a popular collectible due to its historical significance and the ongoing interest in Jefferson-related numismatics.