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i have a jefferson 5cent nickel and his photo is upright while holding when i turn the coin the montecello is displayed upside down, please verify the meaning or reason for this,

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Because it was Jefferson's Estate and an important example of early American architecture.

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What is on the back on the nickel?

monticello


What building is on the back of the nickel?

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What do the symbols on the nickel mean?

The symbol on the back of a nickel is Monticello. Monticello is the home President Thomas Jefferson, who is depicted on the front of the coin.


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What is on the back side of the nickel?

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How much is a 2007 nickel with Monticello on the back worth?

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What is the value of a 1971 monticello nickel?

Unless it's proof or uncirculated, 5 cents. It's a Jefferson nickel not a Monticello nickel.


What is monticello on a 1942 nickel?

Monticello is the building on the reverse of the coin.


What does monticello mean on a nickel?

Monticello is the name of the home of Thomas Jefferson and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The building on the reverse side of the Jefferson Nickel is Monticello.


What type of metal is a 1942 nickel made of?

It depends, as there was actually a change in composition In late 1942.-- If the nickel has no mintmark, or a small mintmark to the right of Monticello on the back of the coin, it is 75% copper and 25% nickel.-- If the nickel has a large mintmark above the dome of Monticello on the back of the coin, it is 56% copper, 35% silver and 9% manganese.


Is Monticello on the nickel?

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