1939 Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938
Strike Type
Coin Details
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
$1,208 MS68 11-21-2002 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1939 Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938 is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 120.6 million examples, making this ranked 5th of 7 mint variants by mintage, with 32% of 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $56 to $1.9K 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 #4003.
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-015
1939 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1939 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
Other Strike Types in This Series
1939 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938
4 errors
1939 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1940
1 error
1939 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938
3 errors
1939 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1940
2 errors
1939 Jefferson Nickel - Doubled Monticello
20 errors
1939 Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1940
35 errors
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