1940 Jefferson Nickel

This item is a United States Jefferson Nickel, dated 1940. It features the classic Felix Schlag design, which was first introduced in 1938. The obverse depicts a left-facing profile of Thomas Jefferson, surrounded by the inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST,' 'LIBERTY,' and the manufacture date. Physically, the coin is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel, measuring 21.21 mm in diameter with a weight of approximately 5.0 grams and a plain edge. This particular specimen displays a dull, circulated patina with significant surface wear. The high points of Jefferson's hair and facial features show smoothing, and the field contains numerous fine scratches and small contact marks consistent with years of use in commerce. There is no visible 'P', 'D', or 'S' mint mark on the obverse (standard for this era, as mint marks were located on the reverse next to Monticello), but the overall strike remains identifiable. The coin belongs to the early years of the Jefferson series, predating the 'War Nickel' silver-alloy strikes of 1942-1945. Its condition would likely be graded as 'Circulated' (Good to Very Good), showing typical softening of detail and loss of original mint luster.

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