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1940 Jefferson Nickel INB Graded Slab Coin
1940 Jefferson Nickel Early Jefferson Nickel INB Graded Slab
This vintage 1940 Jefferson Nickel comes professionally housed in an International Numismatic Bureau (INB) graded slab. As an early issue in the Jefferson series, which began in 1938, this copper-nickel coin represents a classic piece of American coinage history featuring Felix Schlag's iconic portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his Monticello estate on the reverse. The coin is presented in a white core holder with a green INB label, ensuring it remains protected from the elements while offering a clear view of both the date and the reverse design. This slabbed specimen is an excellent addition for collectors of early 20th-century American currency or those specializing in the Jefferson Nickel series.
1940 Jefferson Nickel INB Graded Slab Business Strike
Condition: This 1940 Jefferson Nickel is presented in an INB (International Numismatic Bureau) graded slab. The coin displays circulated characteristics with visible wear on the high points of Thomas Jefferson's portrait and the steps of Monticello. The surfaces show a natural aged patina with dark toning throughout the fields and legends. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is composed of a copper-nickel alloy, specifically 75% copper and 25% nickel. As a business strike issue from the early years of the Jefferson series, which began in 1938 to replace the Buffalo Nickel, this piece represents a classic era of American coinage designed by Felix Schlag. The strike type is a standard business strike intended for general circulation.
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