1950 (D) Jefferson Nickel
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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
$2,185 MS64 02-09-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
Produced at the Denver Mint, the 1950 (D) Jefferson Nickel is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 2.6 million, this is an extremely rare issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The 1950-D with a mintage of 2,630,030 is the key date of the post-war 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 $0 to $30 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 #4042.
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