1959 (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
$900 MS67 05-08-2021 eBay
Description
Part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series, the 1959 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel from the Denver Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 160.7 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 86% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Standard production year from both Philadelphia and Denver. 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 $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 #4066.
External References
Error Varieties(18)
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1959-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1959-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1959-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1959-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1959-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1959-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1959-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
CU-5c-1959D-01 Cud
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