1938 Jefferson Nickel Early Issue INB Slabbed

1938 Jefferson Nickel Early Issue INB Slabbed 1938 Jefferson Nickel Early Issue INB Slabbed This 1938 Jefferson Nickel represents the inaugural year of the long-standing Jefferson series, making it a cornerstone for any United States coinage collection. Struck primarily in a copper-nickel composition, this specimen features the classic Felix Schlag design of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his Monticello estate on the reverse. This specific coin is an Early Issue and comes professionally encased in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab with a light green label, which helps preserve its condition and ensures it is protected from environmental wear. As a first-year issue, this coin marks the transition from the Buffalo Nickel and remains a highly sought-after piece for collectors focusing on early 20th-century American currency. 1938 Jefferson Nickel Early Issue INB Slabbed Condition: This 1938 Jefferson Nickel is presented in a slabbed holder from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB). The coin appears to be in circulated condition with visible wear on the high points of Thomas Jefferson's portrait on the obverse and the Monticello building on the reverse. The strike type is a standard business strike. This 1938 issue marks the first year of the Jefferson Nickel series, which replaced the Buffalo Nickel. The metal content for this Philadelphia mint issue is a copper-nickel alloy consisting of 75% copper and 25% nickel. While the INB label identifies it as an "Early Jefferson Nickel 1938-1976," it does not provide a specific numerical grade. The coin retains its original metallic luster despite the surface circulation marks. Jefferson Nickel, early nickel, numismatics, coin collecting, graded coin, slabbed coin, International Numismatic Bureau, Thomas Jefferson, United States currency, five cents, vintage coin, coin holder, obverse, reverse Jefferson nickel, rare coins, numismatics, early Jefferson nickel, coin collecting, INB graded coins, US nickels, vintage coins, collectible currency, coin auction 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