1949 (D) Jefferson Nickel - D/S
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Values as of June 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$2,585 MS67 10-03-2016 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1949 (D) Jefferson Nickel - D/S is a nickel minted at the Denver Mint, within the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. San Francisco mintage dropped sharply. The 1949-D/S RPM variety is a popular collector item. 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 $249 to $2.6K 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 #4039.
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