Morgan Mint: First Five Years of Jefferson Nickels

Description

The first five years of Jefferson nickels (1938–1942) represent a key era in U.S. numismatics, featuring the initial copper-nickel alloy, followed by the introduction of silver “wartime” compositions. These coins, designed by Felix Schlag, feature Jefferson and his home, Monticello. Sets from this era, often curated by collectors, include the 1938 debut and the transition to silver in 1942.