1940 (S) Jefferson Nickel
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
$1,840 VG10 10-01-2000 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1940 (S) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 36.7 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 14% of total production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Steady pre-war production from all three mints. Denver mintage exceeded 43 million. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $19 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 #4009.
External References
Error Varieties(23)
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1940-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1940-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1940-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
CU-5c-1940S-01 Cud
CU-5c-1940S-02 Cud
CU-5c-1940S-3 Cud
CU-5c-1940S-04 Cud
RRDC-5c-1940S-01R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
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