1960-P Jefferson Nickel BU

This 1960-P Jefferson Nickel BU is a well-preserved example from the early years of the Jefferson nickel’s long postwar run. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it represents a coin that would have been a familiar part of everyday American commerce during a period of growth and change in the United States. 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.

The Jefferson nickel was first introduced in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel and beginning a new chapter in five-cent coin design. Created by Felix Schlag, the series features a left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. By 1960, the Jefferson nickel had already become one of the most recognized and widely used coins in circulation. Coins from this era connect collectors to mid-20th-century America while also representing a long-running design that remains important in U.S. numismatics.

Collectors continue to enjoy Jefferson nickels because they are affordable, historic, and fun to collect by date and mint. Philadelphia issues are an essential part of completing a full set, and Brilliant Uncirculated examples are especially appealing because they preserve more of the coin’s original detail and eye appeal than examples that spent years in circulation. A coin like this works well in a Jefferson nickel album, a mid-century type set, or a broader collection of classic U.S. coinage.

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: 55,416,000

Years of Issue: 1938–present

Reverse Type: Monticello Reverse

Item Details

This listing includes one 1960-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 1960-P Jefferson Nickel BU makes a meaningful addition.