It's hard to tell because, obviously, newer nickels have spent less time in circulation.
Most of the 2006-present nickels I've seen have more dings on the field to Jefferson's left (our right, sorry) than on the face. I can't really tell about the 2005 design because they don't come up too often.
Generally though, 2006's look cleaner on the face than 2004's from what I've seen.
Personal note: I really dislike the 2006-present Jefferson portrait.
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