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The nickel. Monticello was Thomas Jefferson's home so it nicely complements his image on the front of the coin.
Of course, if you look at the nickel you'll see that the building has the name MONTICELLO right underneath the picture!
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What is a monticello on a coin?
Monticello is the building on the reverse of (most) Jefferson nickels.
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.
Where is the mint mark on a US 1948 nickel?
8-3-11>>> If it has one, the mintmark is on the reverse of the coin, to the right of Monticello near the rim. It's a very small "D" or "S."
Did the us nickel ever contain silver?
The years 1942-1945 contained 35% silver. Not all 1942's though. If there is a large P, D, or S over the monticello on the reverse of the coin then it contains silver.
Where are the mint marks on coin?
Depends on the coin. For example a penny has it under the year. A nickel-some on the back by Monticello. lack of a mint mark in many cases just indicates it was made in Philadelphia.
