Westward MS Nickels
2004-P HANDSHAKE
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
FIVE-CENT PIECES - JEFFERSON |
| Item Description: |
5C 2004 P HANDSHAKE |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
| Owner: |
MK Collection |
Owner Comments:
New nickels honoring the 1803 Louisiana Purchase were introduced by the U.S. Mint in Washington, Thursday, March 4, 2004, the first makeover for the five-cent piece in 66 years. While the front looks the same, retaining the image of Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, the back of the new nickels now headed into circulation bear the words 'United States of America,' 'Louisiana Purchase' and '1803.' There is an image of hands clasped in friendship -- one with a military cuff to symbolize the U.S. government, and the other with an ornate bracelet to represent American Indians.