coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Jefferson Nickels \ 1974 \ Philadelphia
The 1974 Jefferson Nickel, produced at the Philadelphia Mint, is a collectible coin featuring Thomas Jefferson's portrait on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse. As a five-cent piece, it is part of the longer-running Jefferson Nickel series that began in 1938. Coin collectors often seek out this particular year and mint mark for its historical significance and role in U.S. numismatics. The condition, or grade, of the coin greatly affects its value, with higher-grade examples commanding more interest among collectors.
