Obverse
The original Felix Schlag profile of Thomas Jefferson was retained in 2004.
WORLD COINS · UNITED STATES · PROOF SET · 2004
2004-S Jefferson Westward Journey Nickels
5 Cents × 2 · San Francisco · S Proof
01 COIN IDENTITY
Coin Identity
IssuerUnited States
Date2004
MintUnited States Mint · San Francisco
Mint MarkS
Denomination5 Cents × 2
Edition2004 Standard Clad 11-Coin Proof Set
Coins Documented2
02 SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Profile
Composition75% copper, 25% nickel
Weight5.00 g each
Diameter21.21 mm
Thickness1.95 mm
EdgePlain
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
ShapeRound
03 DESIGN
Obverse & Reverse
Reverse
Two new designs in 2004: Louisiana Purchase / Peace Medal and Westward Journey / Keelboat.
Both 2004-S Proof nickels are part of the same standard set. The traditional Monticello reverse was not used for these 2004 designs.
04 2004 DESIGNS
Peace Medal & Keelboat
Two 2004-S proof nickels in one denomination page — each carries a different reverse.
2004-S NICKEL · 01
Peace Medal / Louisiana Purchase
Clasped hands recall Thomas Jefferson’s 1801 peace medals and diplomacy during the Lewis and Clark expedition. The reverse commemorates the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
United States Mint · Peace Medal ↗2004-S NICKEL · 02
Keelboat / Westward Journey
A sailing keelboat portrays the expedition’s river transport along the Missouri River during the journey westward.
United States Mint · Keelboat ↗Each is 5 cents; combined value $0.10. Both use the original Schlag Jefferson obverse, with two special 2004 reverse designs. This standard Proof Set contains both.
05 RECORD LINKS
Archive & QR Record
Year2004-S
IssueRegular / Standard Clad Proof
Set2004 United States Mint Proof Set
Detail Pagehttps://www.metacoinart.com/world-coins/united-states/proof-set/2004/nickel/
Short QRhttps://metacoinart.com/q/usps04n
QuantitySee set overview; coin mintage is not inferred from standard-set sales
06 REFERENCES
References
OFFICIAL — PRIMARY
United States Mint · 2004 Proof Set Release
Official proof-set composition, original price, eleven-coin inventory and S mint mark.
Open reference ↗OFFICIAL — PRIMARY
United States Mint · Peace Medal Nickel
Contemporary reverse-design background for the Peace Medal issue.
Open reference ↗OFFICIAL — PRIMARY
United States Mint · Keelboat Nickel
Contemporary design background for the Keelboat issue.
Open reference ↗OFFICIAL — PRIMARY
United States Mint · Coin Specifications
Standard circulating denominations: weight, size and metal.
Open reference ↗OFFICIAL — PRIMARY
United States Mint · 2004 Silver Proof Set Release
Distinguishes this clad coin from separate silver collector versions.
Open reference ↗SECONDARY — CONTEXT
Proof Set Guide · 2004 Standard Proof Set
Secondary catalogue and original standard-set context.
Open reference ↗SECONDARY — LAST
Numista · Matching 2004 Coin Type
Independent catalogue cross-check. Photos, text and valuation tables are not reproduced.
Open reference ↗SECONDARY — LAST
Numista · Matching 2004 Coin Type
Independent catalogue cross-check. Photos, text and valuation tables are not reproduced.
Open reference ↗