America’s Most Valuable Coins: The Jefferson nickel was first introduced in 1938 to replace the Buffalo nickel. Designed by Felix Schlag, the coin featured a portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the front and his home, Monticello, on the back. While millions of these coins were made, certain ones struck during World War II gained a … Continue reading How a War-Era Jefferson Nickel Became One of America’s Most Valuable Coins