1938 Early Jefferson Nickel INB Green Slab

1938 Early Jefferson Nickel INB Green Slab 1938 Early Jefferson Nickel INB Green Slab This historic 1938 Jefferson Nickel represents the inaugural year of the long-standing Jefferson design, replacing the Buffalo nickel. Struck in a copper-nickel composition, this coin features the classic portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. This specific specimen is housed in a specialty International Numismatic Bureau (INB) green slab, a distinctive holder that makes it a unique addition for collectors of early 20th-century American coinage. The slab preserves the coin's condition and provides a professional presentation for this first-year issue of a legendary U.S. series. 1938 Early Jefferson Nickel INB Green Slab Condition: This coin is housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) protective slab. The obverse displays clear features of Thomas Jefferson with visible mottling and surface wear consistent with a circulated coin. The reverse shows the Monticello estate with some softening of the architectural details. The metal exhibits a natural gray patina. This is a business strike type coin composed of copper and nickel. The 1938 Jefferson Nickel represents the inaugural year of the series, replacing the Buffalo Nickel. It was designed by Felix Schlag following a public competition. The coin is graded by INB as an Early Jefferson Nickel, though a specific numerical grade is not assigned on the label. This specimen does not show the "D" or "S" mint mark on the reverse, indicating it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint. Jefferson Nickel, numismatics, coin collecting, INB, International Numismatic Bureau, graded coin, five cents, US currency, coin slab, Thomas Jefferson, obverse, reverse, Monticello, vintage coin, coin holder Early Jefferson Nickel, 1938-1976 Nickel, Jefferson Nickel Collection, INB Graded Coin, Numismatic Collectibles, Vintage US Coins, Five Cent Piece, Rare Nickels, International Numismatic Bureau, Coin Collecting Tags IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the