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The Complete Collector’s Guide to America’s Resilient Five-Cent Piece
Explore the full legacy of the Jefferson Nickel with this comprehensive volume in the Encyclopedia of Currency series — a detailed, research-driven reference designed for collectors, historians, and anyone fascinated by U.S. coinage.
From its launch in 1938 to its modern redesigns, the Jefferson Nickel has mirrored shifts in American art, technology, economics, and global events. This encyclopedia documents every year, mint, design subtype, error, and variety with clarity and depth, offering readers both an accessible introduction and a professional-grade research tool.
Each chapter provides market-focused price guidance, collecting strategies, and insights into how major factors — from wartime silver composition changes to modern minting innovations — shaped the series over time. A dedicated year-by-year historical section places every coin issue within the broader context of world events, giving collectors a deeper understanding of how the economy, politics, and culture influenced each production year.
Inside this volume you’ll find:
- A complete history of the Jefferson Nickel, including wartime silver issues, design revisions, and modern updates
- Market-based pricing information for circulated and certified grades
- Detailed collecting advice, including grading tips, strike characteristics, and recommendations for buying and selling
- Thorough coverage of notable errors, die varieties, and key dates across all eras
- A chronological historical guide summarizing world and U.S. events for each production year
- A clear, easy-to-reference layout suitable for both quick consultation and in-depth study
As a core entry in the Encyclopedia of Currency series — currently covering the five major circulating U.S. denominations with future expansion into paper money, commemoratives, and specialized collecting areas — this book helps build a complete knowledge base for serious and aspiring numismatists alike.
Whether you’re assembling a full-date set, hunting for varieties, studying market trends, or teaching numismatic history, this volume offers an authoritative, richly contextual look at one of America’s most enduring coins.
Study the history. Learn the market. Build your expertise with the Jefferson Nickel.
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