1962 (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
$2,995 MS67 07-05-2022 eBay
Description
Produced at the Denver Mint, the 1962 (D) Jefferson Nickel is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 280.2 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 74% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Production continued at normal levels from both mints. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening 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 #4072.
External References
Error Varieties(18)
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1962-D VDDR VDDR-004
1962-D VDDR VDDR-005
CU-5c-1962D-01 Cud
CU-5c-1962D-02 Cud
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