5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (1st portrait) , United States
1938-2003
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
The portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the U.S. from 1801 to 1809.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST LIBERTY * 1997 P FS
Engravers:
Felix Schlag
Reverse
Description:
A representation of Monticello, President Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM MONTICELLO FIVE CENTS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Translation:
Out of Many, One
Engravers:
Felix Schlag
Specifications
Categories
Issuer Hierarchy
Year1938 ~ 2003
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