
Based on the provided sources, the person featured on the front (obverse) of the United States nickel is Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President.
The Jefferson nickel was first minted in 1938. While the original design featured a profile of Jefferson, the portrait was updated as part of the Westward Journey Nickel Series. Since 2006, the nickel has featured a forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson, a design that makes it unique among currently circulating U.S. coins. This image is based on a Rembrandt Peale portrait completed in 1800.


