1992-P Jefferson Nickel (United States Five-Cent Coin)
Coin/Bullion · United States Mint (Philadelphia Branch)
Pattern: Jefferson Nickel (Felix Schlag design)
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
United States Mint (Philadelphia Branch)
Material
75% Copper, 25% Nickel (No actual silver content)
Dimensions
Diameter: 21.21 mm; Weight: 5.000 grams; Thickness: 1.95 mm
Description
A standard circulating United States five-cent piece featuring the classic Felix Schlag profile of Thomas Jefferson. This specimen shows significant environmental damage and PVC residue (green tint).
Key Features
Mint mark 'P' indicating Philadelphia origin and the specific year 1992.
Material & Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel (No actual silver content)
Finish & Decoration
Business strike finish with relief portrait of Thomas Jefferson; back (not visible) features Monticello.
Hallmarks & Stamps
"P" mint mark (Philadelphia), "IN GOD WE TRUST", "LIBERTY", "1992"
Construction Details
Machine-struck via high-pressure coinage press using hardened steel dies.
Functional Features
Serrated/smooth edge for identification and to prevent clipping; legal tender denomination.
Handle & Grip Details
Not applicable; circular planchet design.
Craftsmanship Details
Standard industrial mass production; sharp die strikes are typical but obscured here by surface damage.
Authentication Indicators
Correct typography for 1990s US Mint strikes; standard cupronickel color showing through oxidation.
Origin & Manufacturing
USA; Philadelphia Mint
Era & Period
Modern Era (late 20th Century United States)
Age Estimate
Dated 1992; 32 years old.
Cultural Significance
Utility coinage representing the third President of the United States and his estate.
Condition Notes
Poor to Fair; contains heavy green verdigris or PVC damage, surface scratches, and significant tarnish. Not silver-grade.
Value Estimate
Face value ($0.05); no numismatic premium due to poor condition and common mintage.
Care & Maintenance
Do not clean with abrasives; however, this coin is non-silver and heavily corroded, so professional conservation is not cost-effective.
Similar Pieces
1992-D (Denver) or 1992-S (San Francisco Proof), which would have different mint marks.
Interesting Facts
Despite the 'silver' color, the US has not minted circulating nickels with silver content since the wartime nickels of 1942-1945.