1940 Jefferson Nickel Coin Collectible
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Description
1940 Jefferson Nickel Coin Collectible - Very Fine condition, see photos. The 1940 Jefferson Nickel represents the third year of the series, a time when the United States was still emerging from the Great Depression and the U.S. Mint was refining the design introduced by Felix Schlag in 1938. Struck at Philadelphia, Denver (D), and San Francisco (S), the 1940 issue is noted for its high production quality and relatively high mintage figures, making it an accessible entry point for collectors of vintage nickels. While most circulated examples are common, this year is particularly famous among numismatists for the 1940-D "Large D" vs. "Small D" mint mark varieties and the highly sought-after "Reverse of 1938" vs. "Reverse of 1940" design tweaks, which involve subtle differences in the sharpness of the steps on Monticello.
