1943 5C Jefferson Nickel ~ 35% Silver ~ Slight Rainbow Toning

The 1943 Jefferson nickel is a 5-cent coin that was minted by the United States Mint in 1943. It features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, on the obverse side and the image of Monticello, his Virginia estate, on the reverse side. The coin is made of a 35% silver composition due to the shortage of nickel during World War II. This coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and unique composition.