{"product_id":"1940-jefferson-nickel-pcgs-xf40-early-series-pre-war-issue","title":"1940 Jefferson Nickel – PCGS XF40 – Early Series Pre-War Issue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eAdd a strong early example to your collection with this 1940 Jefferson Nickel, certified XF40 by PCGS. Part of the original years of the Jefferson nickel series, first introduced in 1938, this coin represents early American coinage just before the United States entered World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eThe 1940 issue reflects a time of economic recovery and industrial growth in America, making it a meaningful piece from the pre-war era. Coins from this period were widely circulated, and higher-grade survivors with strong detail are increasingly desirable among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eGraded Extremely Fine 40 (XF40), this coin shows light, even wear with sharp detail remaining throughout. Jefferson’s portrait is well defined, and the Monticello building on the reverse displays clear architectural detail, giving the coin excellent overall eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003ePre-war Jefferson nickels are popular among collectors due to their historical context and their place in the early years of the series. This certified XF example offers a great balance of detail, authenticity, and collectible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8ef2h5\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1whngz5\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tt0j9u\" data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents (Jefferson Nickel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11nt7su\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75% Copper, 25% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ujgwxk\" data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS XF40 (Extremely Fine 40)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ygq0ur\" data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x87ug8\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Jefferson (obverse), Monticello (reverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e7r9cm\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light wear with strong, sharp detail remaining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jvi831\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Jefferson nickel from the pre-WWII era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tpb7fk\" data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eRarity \u0026amp; Collectibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pxktng\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eEarly series issue with strong collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5i1us5\" data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eOver 80 years old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fnijbb\" data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eCertified mid-to-high grade example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cywetn\" data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eIdeal for type sets or Jefferson nickel collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coin Hub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507422249123,"sku":"1223786","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0095\/7603\/files\/1940-Jefferson-Nickel-PCGS-XF40-Early-Series-Pre-War-Issue-Heritage-Pastime-2400.jpg?v=1776707181","url":"https:\/\/coinhubstore.com\/products\/1940-jefferson-nickel-pcgs-xf40-early-series-pre-war-issue","provider":"Heritage Pastime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}