1983 Jefferson Nickel

About This Coin

The 1983 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series — 46th of 66 years in the series. In 1983, coins were struck at the Denver, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 1.1 billion. This ranks 52nd of 66 years by total mintage, above the series median of 617.5 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Low mintages continued from the recession, with 1983-P and 1983-D among the scarcer modern dates. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 30 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including atypical die clash, bisecting rim to rim die crack, cud and 2 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $11 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $2.8K in MS65 grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by Felix Schlag.