2023-P Jefferson Nickel BU

This 2023-P Jefferson Nickel BU is a modern example of one of the longest-running coin designs in U.S. history. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, it represents the Jefferson nickel series in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, with the crisp detail and fresh appearance collectors look for in a newly preserved coin. Philadelphia issues remain an essential part of any complete date-and-mint Jefferson nickel set. 

The Jefferson nickel was introduced in 1938, replacing the Buffalo nickel and beginning a new chapter in five-cent coin design. Created by Felix Schlag, the series features Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. The modern circulation type continues that familiar design tradition, making coins like the 2023-P part of a long, uninterrupted run that links today’s pocket change to decades of American coin history. 

Collectors continue to enjoy Jefferson nickels because they are affordable, easy to collect by date and mint, and tied to one of the most recognizable circulating designs in the country. A Brilliant Uncirculated 2023-P is especially appealing for collectors who want a clean modern Philadelphia example with stronger original eye appeal than a coin that entered circulation. Coins like this work well in a Jefferson nickel album, a modern U.S. type set, or a broader date-and-mint collection. The final sentence is an inference based on the coin’s series, 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: 692,600,000

Years of Issue: 1938–present

Reverse Type: Monticello Reverse 

Item Details

This listing includes one 2023-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 modern U.S. coin in BU condition, this 2023-P Jefferson Nickel BU makes a meaningful addition.