2004-D 5C Peace Medal MS68 认证号72768190, PCGS号4155

Type: Jefferson Nickel: Type 3, “Westward Journey” Designs (2004-2005) Designer: Felix Schlag / Norman Nemeth Content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel Weight: 5.00 grams Diameter: 21.20 millimeters Edge: Plain Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 372,000,000 General Description: The famed Meriwether Lewis & William Clark expedition occurred during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Therefore, it was deemed appropriate to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the expedition by creating special designs for the Jefferson Nickel. Four designs were created, as follows: 2004 Peace Medal - obverse using the traditional Thomas Jefferson design from 1938-2003; reverse featuring crossed peace pipe and tomahawk above clasped hands (copying the design seen on most of the Indian Peace medals issued by the U.S. government); 2004 Keel Boat - same obverse as preceding; reverse featuring the boat used by Lewis and Clark to navigate waterways in the beginning of their expedition; 2005 American Bison - new obverse showing an off-center profile of Jefferson facing right; reverse with an American bison reminiscent of the design on the “Buffalo” Nickel (1913-1938); 2005 Western Waters - same obverse as preceding; reverse with a view of the Pacific Ocean and the inscription “Ocean in view! Oh the joy!” (from an entry in Clark's journal). (Source: Guth, Ron, CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 2004-D Jefferson Nickel received a new reverse design this year. From 1938-2003 the Jefferson Nickel carried the same basic Thomas Jefferson obverse along with the Monticello Building reverse. In 2004 the obverse remained the same and the reverse was changed to a Peace Medal design. The 2004-D Peace Medal design is a one year type as the reverse was changed again during the year, but this time to a Keel Boat design. Both the Pace Medal and Keel Boat reverse designs were only used in 2004. The 2004-D Keel Boat nickel is common in circulated grades up to M66 condition. In MS67 condition they become very tough to locate from circulation and most examples in this grade or higher probably came from original wrapped rolls. In MS68, it is very scarce with none existing in higher condition. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Notes: A superb gem--one of only 17 graded as MS86 with none finer (as of 6/2015)--acquired 6/2015 from Martin Rubenstein Rare Coins.

Jaime Hernandez

The 2004-D Jefferson Nickel received a new reverse design this year. From 1938 - 2003 the Jefferson Nickel carried the same basic Thomas Jefferson obverse along with the Monticello Building reverse.

In 2004 the obverse remained the same and the reverse was changed to a Peace Medal design. The 2004-D Peace Medal design is a one year type as the reverse was changed again during the year, but this time to a Keel Boat design. Both the Pace Medal and Keel Boat reverse designs were only used in 2004.

The 2004-D keel Boat nickel is common in circulated grades up to M66 condition. In MS67 condition they become very tough to locate from circulation and most example probably in this grade or higher probably came from original wrapped rolls. In MS68, it is very scarce with none existing in higher condition.