5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" Louisiana Purchase
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 5 g | 21.21 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#46 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
In the middle, a rendition of the reverse of the original Indian Peace Medal, designed by Jefferson and used by Lewis and Clark during their expedition, represents, Underneath a Tomahawk and a calumet, two clasped hands: on the left a US soldier's one and on the right the one of a native American wearing a silver band adorned with an American eagle. Over this is written the date of the expedition "1803", and underneath that the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM". All is surrounded with the legend "LOUISIANA PURCHASE", the face value and the lettering "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", engraver's initials to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
LOUISIANA PURCHASE
1803
NEN
E PLURIBUS
UNUM
FIVE CENTS
Engraver: N. E. Nemeth
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2004 Louisiana Purchase Jefferson Nickel features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of the Louisiana Territory, with the inscription "Louisiana Purchase" and the dates "1803-2003" surrounding it. This coin is interesting because it represents a significant moment in American history, and its design is different from the standard Jefferson Nickel design, making it a unique collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 D | 372000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 P | 361440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 S | 2992069 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents "Jefferson Nickel" (Louisiana Purchase) 2004 coin.
