Jefferson Nickel Values
How Much Jefferson Nickels are Worth: Jefferson Nickel
Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | U-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | P | Plain 4- Stemless Wreath | Red-brown | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 | 1100 |
| Year | Mint | Variety | Designation | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | $2 | $2 | $2 | $3 | $5 | $14 | $11.30 | $17 | $20.60 | $45 |
| 1938 | D | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $2 | $3 | $2.30 | $13 | $11.80 | $15.30 | $19.40 | $28 |
| 1938 | S | -- | -- | $1 | $2 | $3 | $2.60 | $2.70 | $15 | $9.90 | $16 | $23.60 | $39 |
| 1939 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.60 | $2 | $7 | $9.90 | $15 | $25 | $55 |
| 1939 | (None) Phil | Reverse of 1940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10 | $27 | $29.60 | $47 | $107 |
| 1939 | (None) Phil | Doubled Monticello | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $325 | $985 | $1,545 | $2,645 | $5,625 |
| 1939 | D | Reverse of 1938 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $150 | $190 | $384 | $564 |
| 1939 | D | Reverse of 1940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $80 | $164 | $248 | $558 |
| 1939 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $2 | $5 | $7.10 | $23 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $96 |
| 1939 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $40 | $85 | $105 | $221 | $545 |
| 1939 | S | Reverse of 1940 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $78 | $137 | $204 | $625 |
| 1940 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10 | $16 | $22.30 | $49 | $119 |
| 1940 | S | Type 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $12 | $7.30 | $14.40 | $18.60 | $31 |
| 1940 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10 | $16 | $16.50 | $28.10 | $47 |
| 1940 | (None) Phil | Type 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $2 | $7 | $5.70 | $8.20 | $12.90 | $19 |
| 1940 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3 | $10 | $15.40 | $23.30 | $39 |
| 1941 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $2 | $6 | $5.70 | $9.80 | $17.50 | $21.60 |
| 1941 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.70 | $2.70 | $13 | $6.30 | $10.30 | $13.90 | $21.70 |
| 1941 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.30 | $2.40 | $15 | $9.90 | $14.40 | $22.60 | $42 |
| 1942 | (None) Phil | Type 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $12 | $22 | $35 | $81 | $439 |
| 1942 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $24 | $36 | $46 | $65 | $94 |
| 1942 | D/D | D/Horizontal D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1,500 | $4,050 | $5,725 | $8,163 | $10,613 |
| 1942 | P | Type 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $20 | $26 | $52 | $108 |
| 1942 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $24 | $31 | $68 | $171 |
| 1943 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $7 | $16 | $16 | $22.30 | $55 |
| 1943 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $17 | $19.50 | $31 | $94 |
| 1943 | P | Doubled Die Obverse | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $160 | $235 | $375 | $653 | $1,100 |
| 1943/2 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $325 | $516 | $724 | $1,145 | $2,115 |
| 1943 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $13 | $18 | $38 | $135 |
| 1944 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $18 | $22.30 | $55 | $113 |
| 1944 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $17 | $23.30 | $30 | $52 |
| 1944 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10 | $28 | $84 | $164 | $377 |
| 1945 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $28 | $47 | $86 | $274 |
| 1945 | P | Doubled Die Reverse | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $18 | $500 | $1,475 | $5,250 | $8,600 |
| 1945 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $15 | $19.50 | $60 | $120 |
| 1945 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $16 | $58 | $204 | $307 | $639 |
| 1946 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.33 | $1 | $5 | $8 | $9.20 | $15.40 | $31 |
| 1946 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $4 | $3 | $7.70 | $27 | $94 |
| 1946 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.33 | $1 | $4 | $6.10 | $9.70 | $17.40 | $32 |
| 1947 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $15 | $28.30 | $42 | $207 |
| 1947 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.33 | $1 | $7 | $7.10 | $11.70 | $19.40 | $37 |
| 1947 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $4 | $5.10 | $9.20 | $16.90 | $27.10 |
| 1947 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $10 | $38 | $84 | $188 |
| 1948 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $31 | $56 | $81 | $540 |
| 1948 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $10 | $17.10 | $28.80 | $65 |
| 1948 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3 | $10 | $19.60 | $29.60 | $187 |
| 1949 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $25 | $135 | $775 | $2,425 | $5,340 |
| 1949 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $22.50 | $37 | $138 |
| 1949 | D/S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $80 | $400 | $865 | $1,570 | $3,163 |
| 1949 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $118 | $150 | $275 | $445 |
| 1950 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $12 | $18.70 | $24.90 | $40 | $105 |
| 1950 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $14 | $30 | $55 | $89 | $332 |
| 1951 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $36 | $60 | $390 | $923 |
| 1951 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $18 | $32 | $71 | $679 |
| 1951 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $1 | $3.20 | $7.30 | $12.90 | $18.60 | $37 |
| 1952 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $15 | $75 | $438 | $1,170 | $2,608 |
| 1952 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $18 | $45 | $92 | $114 | $408 |
| 1952 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.17 | $0.28 | $2 | $4.20 | $11.90 | $19.10 | $33 |
| 1953 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $80 | $750 | $1,565 | $2,560 | $4,813 |
| 1953 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.17 | $0.22 | $2 | $3.10 | $8.80 | $16.60 | $43 |
| 1953 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.17 | $0.22 | $2 | $6.70 | $14.40 | $24 | $48 |
| 1954 | S/D | -- | -- | -- | $7 | $7 | $11.50 | $14.80 | $25.60 | $65 | $107 | $230 | $1,120 |
| 1954 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $75 | $750 | $1,550 | $3,830 | $18,950 |
| 1954 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $50 | $101 | $885 | $1,895 |
| 1954 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $18 | $40 | $98 | $430 | $1,735 |
| 1954 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.17 | $0.22 | $3 | $5.10 | $10.30 | $24.40 | $75 |
| 1955 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $80 | $209 | $484 | $1,510 |
| 1955 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $50 | $479 | $610 | $2,675 | $8,575 |
| 1955 | D/S | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $6 | $11.80 | $20.50 | $43 | $72 | $118 | $204 | $880 |
| 1956 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $16 | $19.70 | $38 | $166 |
| 1956 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $100 | $223 | $860 | $1,411 |
| 1957 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $12 | $29.30 | $74 | $498 |
| 1957 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $14 | $32 | $97 | $545 |
| 1958 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20.30 | $46 | $300 | $3,395 |
| 1958 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $15 | $15.50 | $27.10 | $48 |
| 1959 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $20 | $47 | $135 | $1,060 |
| 1959 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $11.60 | $16.90 | $31 | $208 |
| 1960 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $80 | $314 | $871 | $2,675 | $5,890 |
| 1960 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $5 | $7.20 | $16.60 | $35 |
| 1961 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $150 | $700 | $1,440 | $3,650 | $9,950 |
| 1961 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $150 | $2,500 | $6,640 | $16,875 | -- |
| 1962 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $7 | $14 | $15.60 | $46 | $163 |
| 1962 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $105 | $433 | $3,445 | $4,400 |
| 1963 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10 | $18 | $37 | $83 | $363 |
| 1963 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $150 | $743 | $3,070 | $4,440 | -- |
| 1964 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $24 | $60 | $165 | $885 |
| 1964 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $30 | $122 | $600 | $1,225 |
| 1965 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $3.60 | $5.70 | $13 | $41 |
| 1966 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $4.10 | $8.40 | $16.60 | $80 |
| 1967 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $5.70 | $15 | $64 |
| 1968 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $4 | $5.70 | $12.40 | $40 |
| 1968 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $3.80 | $6.10 | $9.80 | $25.40 |
| 1969 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $4.10 | $8.80 | $20.10 | $85 |
| 1969 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $6 | $19.20 | $75 |
| 1970 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $6 | $20.10 | $60 |
| 1970 | S | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $6.50 | $18.60 | $65 |
| 1971 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $5 | $6.70 | $13.90 | $39 |
| 1971 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $15 |
| 1972 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $3.70 | $6.70 | $15.40 | $70 |
| 1972 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $5.10 | $9.90 | $33 |
| 1973 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $5.70 | $9.20 | $16.90 |
| 1973 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $5.70 | $7.70 | $19.50 |
| 1974 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1 | $6 | $4.70 | $9.20 | $32 |
| 1974 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $7.20 | $22.50 | $58 |
| 1975 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $5 | $7.20 | $22.90 |
| 1975 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $6 | $10.20 | $43 |
| 1976 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $7.50 | $12.80 | $45 |
| 1976 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $6.70 | $12 | $53 |
| 1977 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $6.40 | $10.80 | $39 |
| 1977 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $4.80 | $8.20 | $45 |
| 1978 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $8.40 | $14.30 | $55 |
| 1978 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.80 | $23.40 |
| 1979 | (None) Phil | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $6.70 | $20.50 | $68 |
| 1979 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $5.10 | $10.40 | $63 |
| 1980 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $5 | $8.80 | $43 |
| 1980 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $5.70 | $14.70 | $36 |
| 1981 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $5 | $8.80 | $45 |
| 1981 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $5.50 | $6.70 | $33 |
| 1982 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3 | $15 | $36 | $76 | $429 |
| 1982 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3 | $12 | $25.70 | $91 | $284 |
| 1983 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $30 | $174 | $520 | $3,525 |
| 1983 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $20 | $70 | $146 | $830 |
| 1984 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $9 | $7.70 | $16.40 | $78 |
| 1984 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $14 | $26 | $172 |
| 1985 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $8 | $9.30 | $24.30 | $109 |
| 1985 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $3 | $6 | $8.20 | $28.60 | $194 |
| 1986 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $14 | $14.40 | $34 | $88 |
| 1986 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $8 | $12.50 | $42 | $208 |
| 1987 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $5.10 | $9.20 | $20.20 |
| 1987 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $7.30 | $16.60 | $54 |
| 1988 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $10.30 | $21.80 | $86 |
| 1988 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $9.30 | $19.90 | $55 |
| 1989 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $7.80 | $16.60 | $29.50 |
| 1989 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $6.80 | $20.60 | $103 |
| 1990 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $7.80 | $15.60 | $40 |
| 1990 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $10.30 | $20.60 | $78 |
| 1991 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $10 | $10.70 | $27.90 | $94 |
| 1991 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $6 | $9.80 | $21.60 | $67 |
| 1992 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $6 | $7.80 | $15.50 | $38 |
| 1992 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $6.10 | $17.40 | $42 |
| 1993 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $5.60 | $12.80 | $28.50 |
| 1993 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $6.10 | $17.80 | $55 |
| 1994 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $6.10 | $13.90 | $68 |
| 1994 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $11.90 | $27.40 | $112 |
| 1995 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $5.60 | $9.80 | $33 |
| 1995 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $5.60 | $11.30 | $39 |
| 1996 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $5.60 | $9.80 | $32 |
| 1996 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $5.60 | $8.80 | $20.30 |
| 1997 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $6.20 | $11.40 | $71 |
| 1997 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $11.50 | $24.60 | $60 |
| 1998 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $32 |
| 1998 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $2 | $7 | $16.90 | $42 | $573 |
| 1999 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $12.80 |
| 1999 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $4.70 | $8.80 | $16.40 |
| 2000 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $21.30 |
| 2000 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $12.80 |
| 2001 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $13.80 |
| 2001 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $2 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $10.80 |
| 2002 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $11.80 |
| 2002 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1.50 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $26.30 |
| 2003 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $11.80 |
| 2003 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $1 | $6 | $4.70 | $7.70 | $20.30 |
| 2004 | P | Peace Medal | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $5 | $4.70 | $9.20 | $24.10 |
| 2004 | D | Peace Medal | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $5 | $8 | $14 | $17.10 |
| 2004 | P | Keel Boat | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $5 | $8 | $14 | $19.30 |
| 2004 | D | Keel Boat | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $5 | $8 | $14 | $17.10 |
| 2005 | P | Western Waters | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $5 | $7 | $8.80 | $97 |
| 2005 | D | Western Waters | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.28 | $3.30 | $5.70 | $11.80 | $44 |
| 2005 | D | Bison | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $4 | $8 | $8.80 | $44 |
| 2005 | D | Speared Bison | -- | $5 | $7 | $10 | $33 | $50 | $102 | $174 | $260 | $350 | $910 |
| 2005 | P | Bison | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $5 | $12 | $15.30 | $41 |
| 2006 | P | Monticello | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $8 | $11.70 | $24.80 |
| 2006 | D | Monticello | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $7.70 | $19 |
| 2007 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $5 | $6 | $11.70 | $35 |
| 2007 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $10 | $17.40 | $148 |
| 2008 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $18 | $34 |
| 2008 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $7 | $30 | $250 |
| 2009 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $17.70 | $140 |
| 2009 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $8 | $20.70 | $103 |
| 2010 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $5.10 | $15.20 |
| 2010 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $5.10 | $15.80 |
| 2011 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $6.10 | $11.90 |
| 2011 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $5.10 | $12.40 |
| 2012 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $5.10 | $19.30 |
| 2012 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $6 | $5.10 | $9.20 |
| 2013 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $5.10 | $12.20 |
| 2013 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $6 | $5.10 | $12.40 |
| 2014 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $8 | $8.10 | $14.40 |
| 2014 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5 | $8 | $7.10 | $11.20 |
| 2015 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $6 | $5.10 | $12.20 |
| 2015 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | $5 | $6.10 | $10.20 |
| 2016 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $6.10 | $10.20 |
| 2016 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $5.10 | $9.70 |
| 2017 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $8 | $7.10 | $14.70 |
| 2017 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.10 | $4.60 | $8.20 |
| 2018 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $4 | $5.10 | $13.40 |
| 2018 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.10 | $4.10 | $9.70 |
| 2019 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $5 | $5.10 | $12.20 |
| 2019 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $0.28 | $0.80 | $6 | $5.10 |
| 2019 | D | Explore & Discover Set First Strike | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $10 | $18 | $30 |
| 2020 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $8 | $8.60 | $14.70 |
| 2020 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $10 | $16.10 | $19.70 |
| 2021 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $6 | $7.10 | $17.20 |
| 2021 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.10 | $4.10 | $9.70 |
| 2022 | P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1 | -- | $1.10 | $7.10 | $4.40 |
| 2022 | D | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | $1.10 | $7.10 | $4.40 |
Overview
The Jefferson Nickel, first minted in 1938, remains one of the longest-running and most widely recognized U.S. coin series. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson, designed by Felix Schlag, while the reverse originally depicted Monticello, Jefferson’s Virginia estate. This series has seen several modifications over the years, making it a favorite among collectors for its historical significance, design changes, and key date rarities.
History of the Jefferson Nickel
The Jefferson Nickel replaced the Buffalo Nickel in 1938, following a design competition won by Felix Schlag. His design remained unchanged until 2004, when the U.S. Mint introduced a series of commemorative reverses honoring the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition.
Major design transitions include:
- Original Design (1938-2003) – Featured Jefferson’s portrait on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse.
- Westward Journey Series (2004-2005) – Introduced unique reverse designs celebrating Lewis & Clark’s expedition.
- Modern Redesign (2006-Present) – Updated Jefferson’s portrait to a more detailed forward-facing design while restoring Monticello to the reverse.
Unlike most U.S. coins, Jefferson Nickels have been struck exclusively in a copper-nickel alloy, except for the wartime silver issues from 1942 to 1945, which contained 35% silver to conserve nickel for military use.
Collecting Jefferson Nickel Coins
Collectors seek Jefferson Nickels for their historical significance, notable varieties, and unique wartime silver issues. Early issues and key dates, particularly in high grades, command substantial premiums.
Notable key dates and varieties include:
- 1939-D – A low-mintage early issue, difficult to find in high grades.
- 1939 Reverse of 1940 – A distinct variety with a modified Monticello design.
- 1942-1945 Silver Wartime Nickels – Made of 35% silver and distinguished by a large mintmark above Monticello.
- 1950-D – One of the lowest-mintage Jefferson Nickels, highly sought after.
- 2004-2005 Westward Journey Series – Special commemorative designs that attract modern collectors.
- Full Steps (FS) Varieties – Coins with a fully struck Monticello staircase are significantly more valuable.
Additionally, collectors look for proof issues, overdates, and miss-struck examples, which add variety to the series.
Tips for Collectors
- Where to Find Them: Jefferson Nickels are common in circulation, but key dates and silver war nickels are best found at coin shops, auctions, and estate collections.
- Key Details to Watch For: Look for sharp strike details, especially in Monticello’s steps, and check for mintmark placement on wartime issues.
- Proper Storage: Store silver war nickels separately to prevent tarnishing and protect high-grade coins in slabs or airtight holders.
Most Valuable Coin
The 1950-D Jefferson Nickel is one of the most valuable regular-issue coins in the series due to its low mintage of 2.6 million, the lowest of any Jefferson Nickel. High-grade Full Steps (FS) varieties, particularly from the early years, also command strong premiums.
Investment Potential
The Jefferson Nickel is a solid investment for beginning and advanced collectors, particularly for early issues, Full Steps varieties, and wartime silver nickels. Coins such as the 1939-D, 1950-D, and wartime silver nickels continue to appreciate in value, while proof issues and key varieties remain in strong demand.
Key Dates and Varieties
Collectors and investors often seek the following key dates and varieties:
- 1939-D – A low-mintage, early-series key date.
- 1939 Reverse of 1940 – A distinctive variety.
- 1942-1945 Silver War Nickels – Struck with 35% silver, with large mintmarks above Monticello.
- 1950-D – The lowest-mintage Jefferson Nickel, highly collectible.
- 2004-2005 Westward Journey Nickels – Featuring special commemorative reverses.
- Full Steps (FS) Varieties – Well-struck coins with a fully defined Monticello staircase are rare and valuable.
Notable Errors
- Doubled Dies (1971, 1972, 1995, etc.) – Coins with clear doubling in lettering or dates.
- Off-Center Strikes – Some Jefferson Nickels were struck misaligned, increasing their collector appeal.
- Clipped Planchets – Coins with missing portions due to minting errors.
- Improper Alloy Mixing (Black Beauty Nickels) – Some early 1950s nickels have an unusual dark appearance due to improperly mixed alloys.
Design Features
The Jefferson Nickel, designed by Felix Schlag, features a left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse, inscribed “IN GOD WE TRUST” and “LIBERTY.” The reverse originally depicted Monticello, Jefferson’s estate, but it has undergone several variations throughout its history.
Key design modifications include:
- Silver Wartime Issues (1942-1945): Featured a large mintmark above Monticello to distinguish them from standard issues.
- Westward Journey Nickels (2004-2005): Commemorative designs celebrating Lewis & Clark’s expedition.
- 2006-Present: Updated forward-facing portrait of Jefferson, restoring Monticello to the reverse.
Conclusion
The Jefferson Nickel is a staple of American coinage, offering collectors a wide variety of historical designs, wartime silver issues, and rare varieties. Whether for investment, historical appreciation, or set-building, this series remains popular among numismatists. Understanding its rarities, design variations, and investment potential helps collectors make informed decisions when acquiring Jefferson Nickels.
