1939 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$3,310 MS67+ 10-17-2022 eBay
Description
A nickel from the Denver Mint, the 1939 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938 belongs to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 3.5 million, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 7 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The 1939-D is a semi-key date with a mintage of 3,514,000 — low for the series. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $4 to $103 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4005.
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Error Varieties(4)
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1939-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
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