One reason for the hype surrounding the 2005 nickel, Weinberg said, is its similarity to a 1937 buffalo nickel, where a die error erased an entire leg of the buffalo. Depending on the condition, that coin is worth anywhere between $500 and $7,500, Weinberg said. The 2005 Buffalo Nickel was a limited-edition coin that was part of the first commemorative Nickel series in history. It honored the 200th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition. 1939 P Jefferson Nickel, 1971 P Jefferson Nickel, 1934 P Buffalo Nickel, 1937 P Buffalo Nickel, 2005 Buffalo Nickel, Grade P 1 US Buffalo Nickels (1913-1938), 2005 US Jefferson Nickels (1938-Now), 1921 US Buffalo Nickels, 1914 S Buffalo Nickels, 1937 US Buffalo Nickels. The Buffalo nickel ceased production in 1938, being replaced by the Jefferson nickel. There was a 2006 one ounce gold bullion coin produced that is worth about $5000. No officially sanctioned 5 cent coins were produced by any US mint since 1938.
We are pleased to offer for sale this 2005-S Jefferson Proof Nickel Buffalo Bison Design from Westward Journey Series. The Jefferson Nickel is in Gem Proof condition, with nice eye appeal and no major marks or visible problems. This coin is taken from an original Proof set, and is an outstanding value!
Information on the Westward Journey Nickel Series:
The US Mint struck four new nickels for circulation in 2004 and 2005 honoring the 200 year anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase and the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Our third President Thomas Jefferson, sent the pair westward in 1804 to explore the new territory.
Four new reverse designs were created to honor the expedition and new frontier. The first design is the Louisiana Purchase Peace Medal, which includes imagery from the Indian Peace Medals carried by Lewis and Clark on their journey. The second design is the Keelboat, which is an image of the 55 foot boat the pair used to navigate the rivers of the Louisiana Purchase on their way towards the Pacific Ocean. The third design is the American Bison, which captures the beauty of the bison and also symbolizes the wildlife Lewis and Clark found on their journey. It also is a symbol to honor the American Indians the pair encountered whose lives and culture focused so much on the natural world. The fourth design is 'Ocean in View!', a view of the Pacific Ocean as it may have appeared to the expedition after the long journey. Also in the image is a passage from Clark's journal made on November 7,1803: 'Ocean in view! O! The joy!'.
For the 2004 nickels the obverse of the coin remained the same as earlier years, which is the profile portrait of Jefferson by Felix Schlag. In 2005 the nickels have a new obverse featuring a new portrait of Jefferson based on the 1789 bust made by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon and paintings by Gilbert Stuart and Rembrandt Peale. The obverse also features an inscription of the word 'Liberty' based on Jefferson's handwriting. The new obverse was designed by US Mint artist Joe Fitzgerald and sculpted by US Mint sculptor-engraver Don Everhart.
In 2006 the US Mint completed the Westward Journey Nickel Series with its Return to Monticello nickel. The obverse features a forward facing portrait of Jefferson based on a painting by Rembrandt Peale. Artist Jamie Franki, who also designed the 2005 American Bison reverse, designed the new portrait of Jefferson and Donna Weaver, US Mint sculptor-engraver, sculpted it. The reverse revisits Jefferson's home with an updated restored version of Felix Schlag's design completed by US Mint sculptor-engraver John Mercanti.
Information on the Jefferson Nickel Series:
The 2005-S Jefferson Proof Nickel Buffalo Bison Design from Westward Journey Series is comprised of .750 (75%) copper and .250 (25%) nickel, with a diameter of 21.21mm and a mass of 5 grams. It is a beautiful coin in Gem Proof condition, a great value and perfect for any Jefferson Nickel collection.
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What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
| Good (G-4) | Very Good (VG-8) | Fine (F-12) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | About Uncirculated (AU-50) | Uncirculated (MS-60) | Uncirculated (MS-63) | Proof (PR-63) |
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| $22 | $23 | $26 | $49 | $70 | $115 | $152 | $244 | $418 |
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1868 Shield Nickel is Worth $23 in Average Condition and can be Worth $152 to $244 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $418 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.
MELT VALUE: $0.0524
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