The 1923 US Nickel, designed by Felix Schlag, was minted during a period of post-World War I recovery. The coin features the profile of Thomas Jefferson, symbolizing American ideals of liberty and democracy. The 1923 Nickel’s metal content of nickel and copper reflected the nation’s economic resilience, as it transitioned from wartime disruption to industrial growth in the Roaring Twenties.
Schlags design for the 1923 Nickel represented a renewed focus on national pride following the war. Politically, it echoed a desire to return to pre-war stability. The coin’s metal composition, blending nickel and copper, reflected America’s industrial strength and the continued use of traditional materials in coinage.