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1939 Reverse of 1940 Nickel MS FS Doubled Monticello Values
Details
Full doubling on the reverse, especially on the word MONTICELLO. The FS denotes that the striking detail on the steps of the Jefferson memorial building are clearly defined.
Obverse: Felix Schlag's portrait of Jefferson, facing left, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the left periphery, and LIBERTY * [year] on the right side.
Reverse: The Jefferson home is prominently centered with the name MONTICELLO captioned below. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out in half circle underneath and the words E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appear at the top and bottom periphery.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
120,615,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Reverse of 1940
Variety 2:
Doubled Monticello
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Weight:
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1939
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Reverse Lettering:
MONTICELLO, FIVE CENTS, E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
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