1969 (S) 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
$1,725 PR67 05-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1969 (S) Proof Jefferson Nickel is a proof nickel struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 2.9 million, this is an extremely rare 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. 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 #4201.
External References
Error Varieties(63)
1969-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1969-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-019
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-020
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-021
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-022
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-023
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-024
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-025
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-026
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-027
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-028
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-029
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-030
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-031
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-032
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-033
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-035
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-036
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-037
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-038
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-039
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-040
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-041
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-042
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-043
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-044
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-045
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-046
1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1969-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
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