5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase)
United States · 2004 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 2004 |
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Gross weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Felix Schlag, Norman E. Nemeth |
| Series | Westward Journey |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
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Design
Obverse
The portrait in left profile of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States from 1801 to 1809, is surrounded with the lettering "LIBERTY" and the motto: "IN GOD WE TRUST", engraver's initials under the portrait.
Reverse
In the middle, a rendition of the reverse of the original Indian Peace Medal, designed by Jefferson and used by Lewis and Clark during their expedition, represents, Underneath a Tomahawk and a calumet, two clasped hands: on the left a US soldier's one and on the right the one of a native American wearing a silver band adorned with an American eagle. Over this is written the date of the expedition "1803", and underneath that the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM". All is surrounded with the legend "LOUISIANA PURCHASE", the face value and the lettering "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", engraver's initials to the right.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of copper-nickel and weighs 5 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase) made of silver or gold?
No — the 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase) is copper-nickel, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase) minted?
The 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase) was issued 2004.
Who designed the 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase)?
The 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase) was designed by Felix Schlag, Norman E. Nemeth.
How big is a 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase)?
It weighs 5 g and measures 21.21 mm across and 1.95 mm thick (copper-nickel).
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