1945 Jefferson Nickel Obverse - U.S. Five-Cent Coin with Thomas Jefferson Portrait #3474737 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image captures the obverse of a 1945 U.S. Jefferson nickel, struck in a wartime silver alloy (35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese) due to nickel shortages. The design by Felix Schlag features a detailed left-facing bust of Thomas Jefferson, with crisp lettering and subtle wear indicating circulation. The coin’s edge shows minor toning and light scratches typical of mid-20th-century circulation pieces.

Used on numismatic websites, coin collector blogs, auction listings, and educational pages about U.S. coinage history; serves users seeking identification, valuation, or historical context for 1940s Jefferson nickels.