1961 Proof 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
$1,380 PR67 04-25-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1961 Proof Jefferson Nickel is a proof nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 3.0 million, this is a scarce issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 1% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $4. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4193.
External References
Error Varieties(73)
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
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1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
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1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
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1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-022
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1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-025
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-026
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