1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 (Regular Strike)

Diameter:

21.20 millimeters

Designer:

Felix Schlag

Weight:

5.00 grams

Edge:

Plain

Mintage:

6,630,000

Metal Content:

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

The Reverse of 1940 edition of the 1939 S nickel is slightly more scarce than that having the older reverse.

The 1939-S Jefferson Nickels either have the reverse of the 1938 or the reverse of the 1940 this is also true for the P&D mint.

If you look at population of high grade 1939-S with Rev 40 you could assume it could be added as another key date of the Jefferson Nickel series.

How to spot them

I look at top of step