{"product_id":"1981-p-jefferson-nickel-bu","title":"1981-P Jefferson Nickel BU","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1981-P Jefferson Nickel BU is a well-preserved example from the later part of the classic Jefferson nickel run, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during a time when the design had already become a familiar 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.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 1981, the Jefferson nickel had already spent decades in circulation and remained one of the most recognizable coins in American pocket change. Coins from this period represent the long-running copper-nickel era of the series before later design experiments like the Westward Journey issues of 2004–2005.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors continue to enjoy Jefferson nickels because they are affordable, historic, and easy to collect by date and mint. A Brilliant Uncirculated 1981-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 late-20th-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.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination: Five Cents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries: Jefferson Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Felix Schlag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 5.00 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 21.20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge: Plain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint: Philadelphia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMintage: 657,504,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYears of Issue: 1938–present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse Type: Monticello Reverse\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing includes one 1981-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.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are building a complete Jefferson nickel set, adding a Philadelphia issue to your date-and-mint collection, or simply looking for a nice late-20th-century U.S. coin in BU condition, this 1981-P Jefferson Nickel BU makes a meaningful addition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coin Nerds ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54911951241507,"sku":null,"price":2.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0887\/2227\/files\/1981-P_Jefferson_Nickel_BU_Obverse.jpg?v=1775690176","url":"https:\/\/coinnerdco.com\/products\/1981-p-jefferson-nickel-bu","provider":"Coin Nerds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}