2004-D Jefferson Nickel Roll - Peace Medal Design (40 Coins)

Celebrate Lewis and Clark's Historic Journey with the 2004 Peace Medal Nickel

The 2004 Jefferson Nickel marks a historic milestone in American coinage—the first design change to the Jefferson Nickel series since its introduction in 1938. This 40-coin roll from the Denver Mint commemorates the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition with the iconic Peace Medal reverse design, making it a must-have piece for collectors of American history and westward expansion themes.

What Makes This Roll Special

• Historic First: Part of the Westward Journey Nickel Series™, the first major design change in 66 years
• Denver Mint Production: 40 circulated coins bearing the "D" mint mark
• Peace Medal Design: Features the historic medal presented to Native American chiefs during the expedition
• Copper-Nickel Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel—the traditional nickel alloy
• Commemorative Significance: Honors the 200th anniversary of Lewis and Clark's 1804-1806 expedition
• Complete Roll: Full 40-coin roll for collectors or those seeking multiple examples

The Artistry Behind the Coin

Obverse: Features the classic Thomas Jefferson portrait by Felix Schlag that graced nickels from 1938-2004, showing the third President in right-facing profile. This familiar design provides a bridge between tradition and the commemorative reverse, reminding us of Jefferson's vision that made the expedition possible.

Reverse: Designed by Norman E. Nemeth, the reverse depicts the Peace Medal that Lewis and Clark presented to Native American tribal leaders as tokens of friendship and goodwill. The medal shows clasped hands symbolizing peace and friendship, with a tomahawk and peace pipe crossed below. This powerful imagery captures a pivotal moment in American diplomacy and westward expansion.

Why Collectors Choose This Piece

The 2004 Peace Medal Nickel represents a watershed moment in modern U.S. coinage. As the first of two special designs released in 2004 (followed by the Keelboat design), it launched the Westward Journey series that would continue through 2005. For collectors of commemorative coins, westward expansion themes, or Jefferson Nickels, this roll offers an affordable way to own multiple examples of this historic first-year design change. Whether you're building a complete Westward Journey set, need gifts for fellow collectors, or want to preserve circulated examples of this significant issue, this Denver Mint roll delivers both historical significance and numismatic value.

Images shown are stock photos. Actual coins are circulated and may show varying degrees of wear.