1954 (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
$932 MS66 07-23-2022 eBay
Description
The 1954 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel minted at the Denver Mint, within the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 117.2 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 60% of the year's production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Last year San Francisco struck nickels for circulation; the mint would not produce business-strike nickels again until 1968. 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 $38 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 #4053.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1954-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1954-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1954-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1954-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1954-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1954-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1954-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1954-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1954-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1954-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
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