1952 (D) 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
$1,093 MS67 03-16-2006 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1952 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 30.6 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 27% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Steady production across Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. 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 $25 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 #4047.
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1952-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1952-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1952-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1952-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1952-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1952-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1952-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1952-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1952-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1952-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
CU-5c-1952D-01 Rim Cud
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