Coin specifications and design
Design identification
Obverse: Felix Schlag's traditional left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson.
Reverse: Monticello with E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the denomination below.
U.S. Mint coin reference
2001–2003: Jefferson Nickel (Standard Profile Layout)
2001–2003: Jefferson Nickel (Standard Profile Layout) history
These nickels close the original Jefferson-and-Monticello layout before the Westward Journey redesigns. They use Felix Schlag's traditional left-facing portrait and Monticello reverse.
The standard copper-nickel alloy contains no silver. Date, mintmark, Monticello steps, strike, and surface quality distinguish the 2001-2003 issues.