From 1938 - 2003 the Jefferson Nickel carried the same basic Thomas Jefferson obverse
along with the Monticello Building reverse.
In 2004 the obverse remained the same and the reverse was changed to a Peace Medal design.
Designed by Norman Nemeth it remains extremely popular among collectors till these days.
According to PCGS 2004 nickel is common in circulated grades up to M66 condition.
In MS67 condition they become very tough to locate from circulation. In MS68, especially Philadelphia
struck nickels are considered absolute pinnacles and super valuable. With overall population of
less than 30 examples registered by PCGS, Denver and Philadelphia variants combined.
Welcome back to coin az . This episode features very valuable and rare 2004 Jefferson nickels with
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This is most expensive peace medal ever sold at Heritage Auctions. 2004-P nickel at mint
state 68 from Steve Strom Collection. The Peace Medal nickel is the debut type in the heavily
collected "Westward Journey" series. The strike is razor-sharp, and the brilliant surfaces are almost
perfectly preserved. It was sold for $4,230.00 on January 7th, 2016 at Heritage Auctions.
Here is another rara example of single year design. 2004 Peace medal at mint state 68.
Smooth, fully struck, and satiny, this brilliant Superb Gem nickel shows a single tick
left of the E in E PLURIBUS UNUM. This is an incredible condition rarity from a mintage of
361 million coins. It was sold for $3,055.00 also at Heritage Auctions.
Now lets examine our Peace medal from Philadelphia. Really quick about its physical
features. As ever content of metal is 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel, weight 5 grams,
diameter 21.2 millimeters. Edge is plain, bears no inscription. Very briefly circulated. Fields
of obverse display strong traces of luster with . Just few hairlines here and there and on vertical
gauge on Jefferson bust, on the chin area. Also several minute scractes on focal areas.
On the reverse first thing that catches the eye is this beige-greenish patina above the
clasping hands accompanied with smatters of carbon
scattered around . Device elements display slight wear on high points.
Rims and lower letterings display abraded surfaces . Overall eye appeal is satisfactory.
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