1963 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
$3,408 MS67+ 03-21-2019 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1963 Jefferson Nickel, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 175.8 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Rising coin demand drove higher mintages at both mints. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. 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 #4073.
External References
Error Varieties(38)
1963 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1963 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-032
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-033
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-039
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-054
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-072
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-076
1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-080
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-022
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-035
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-045
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-046
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-072
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-079
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-080
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-082
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-083
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-084
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-085
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-086
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-087
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-088
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-089
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-096
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-106
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-113
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-134
1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-138
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1963 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
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1963 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-002
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