1957-P Jefferson Nickel BU

This 1957-P Jefferson Nickel BU is a well-preserved example from the middle years of the Jefferson nickel series, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during an era when five-cent pieces were still a constant part of everyday American commerce. In Brilliant Uncirculated condition, it offers the sharper detail, stronger luster, and cleaner overall look collectors enjoy when adding a nicer example to a Jefferson nickel set. Philadelphia issues from this period remain important for anyone building a complete date-and-mint run. 

The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel and beginning a new chapter in U.S. five-cent coin design. Created by Felix Schlag, the series features Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. By 1957, the design had already become one of the most familiar coins in circulation, and pieces from this era connect collectors to the long postwar stretch of American coinage before the major design changes and special reverse types that came much later. 

Collectors continue to enjoy Jefferson nickels because they are affordable, historic, and fun to collect by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated 1957-P is especially appealing for collectors who want a cleaner Philadelphia example with stronger original eye appeal than a coin that spent years in circulation. Coins like this work well in a Jefferson nickel album, a mid-century type set, or a broader collection of classic U.S. coinage. The final sentence is an inference based on the coin’s date, mint, and BU condition. 

Specifications & Mintage

Denomination: Five Cents

Series: Jefferson Nickel

Designer: Felix Schlag

Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight: 5.00 grams

Diameter: 21.20 mm

Edge: Plain

Mint: Philadelphia

Mintage: 38,400,000

Years of Issue: 1938–present

Reverse Type: Monticello Reverse 

Item Details

This listing includes one 1957-P Jefferson Nickel in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coin was struck at the Philadelphia Mint and features the classic Monticello reverse used throughout the Jefferson nickel series. Please review the photos carefully for the overall appearance and quality of the exact coin you will receive. 

Whether you are building a complete Jefferson nickel set, adding a Philadelphia issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a nice mid-century U.S. coin in BU condition, this 1957-P Jefferson Nickel BU makes a meaningful addition.