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Humanist1287 Pillar of the Community United States 1110 Posts	Posted 06/13/2025 1:23 pm I love Jefferson nickels. There are so many varieties. I had one come up recently that is a "39 reverse of 40." Okay, so, in an instance like this.... What the heck is this? And what is the difference between this and a standard 1939 Jefferson? And what are some of the other varieties out there? I may have to look into some of these eventually. *Dansco 8100 Lincoln cents Liberty "V" nickels Jefferson nickels 1938-current Buffalo nickels Roosevelt Dimes Eisenhower/Anthony dollars** Report this Post to the Staff

Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 06/13/2025 2:31 pm The Jefferson nickel reverse was changed in 1940. The steps got the squared-off termination on both ends, and the S in Pluribus got a clear serif. In 1939, the Mint was still using the original hubs from 1938. However, the 1939 nickels were struck well into 1940. At some point, the Mint started using the new 1940 reverse hub to make working dies to finish the 1939 run. Thus, some 1939 nickels were struck with the Reverse of 1938, and others were struck with the Reverse of 1940. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 06/13/2025 2:38 pm As to varieties, there are many doubled dies, repunched mint marks, overmintmarks, the 1943/2 overdate, and other oddities for Jefferson nickels. The JN major varieties are fewer than many other denominations, making them easier to collect. A good place to start is the PCGS price guide site. Most nickels with attributable Cherrypicker Guide varieties (which tend to be the most dramatic and valuable) will have a little drop down + where you can see the varieties. For doubled dies, a quick starter guide on CCF: https://goccf.com/t/453307 I also highly recommend Brian's Variety Coins, the Wexler catalog, Variety Vista, NGC VarietyPlus, and PCGS for checking out Jefferson nickel varieties. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 06/13/2025 2:41 pm Quote: The Jefferson nickel reverse was changed in 1940... Thank you, Brand. I was looking for an older post to reference, but this is perfect. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 06/13/2025 8:20 pm I believe what you are remembering is Earle42's diagram, which is how I learned about the serif S myself: Edited by Brandmeister 06/13/2025 8:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 06/13/2025 9:15 pm very nice images Brand! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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