Collectors prize this coin for its sharp details, strong strike, and the historical significance tied to the end of an era for the classic nickel design. Finding one in excellent condition is incredibly rare, making it a valuable piece for any collection.
If you come across a 1964 D Jefferson Nickel that’s well-preserved, you’re holding a slice of numismatic history worth cherishing!
The visible dates on the coins in the image include:
- 1943 (several coins)
- 1944 (several coins)
These dates indicate that the coins are “war nickels,” which were minted from 1942 to 1945 and have a different composition (35% silver) than standard Jefferson nickels. The large mint mark (P, D, or S) above Monticello on the reverse is also characteristic of war nickels.
Therefore, the caption you provided about the “1964 D Jefferson Nickel” and its rarity due to the “1965 switch to the no-date nickel” and “final year before a major design and composition change” does not accurately describe the coins in the image. The 1964-D Jefferson Nickel is a common coin, not particularly rare, and it was not the last Jefferson Nickel minted before a no-date nickel, nor was 1964 the final year before a major design and composition change for the standard nickel (the change from silver war nickels back to copper-nickel happened after 1945, and the specific composition change you might be thinking of regarding the removal of silver was already done by 1946 for standard nickels).
To help you write an accurate description, please clarify what you would like to highlight about the “war nickels” shown in the image. I can then provide a 300-word description based on the actual coins.
