1944-D Silver Jefferson Nickel Value
Mintage: 32,309,000
Finest Known: MS68 (NGC) MS67+ (PCGS)
Auction Record: $1,840 (MS67)
The 1944-D silver Jefferson “war nickel” is another common date that was saved in large numbers around the time of release.This date is quite cheap, even in MS65.
1944-D wartime Jefferson nickel. Image: USA CoinBook
The Value of A 1944-D Silver Jefferson Nickel
Nickel was a vital strategic metal during WWII. From late 1942 through 1945, Jefferson nickels were produced using an alloy of 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese to free up nickel for the war effort.
Jefferson nickels went back to the traditional 75% copper 25% nickel composition in 1946.
1944-D Silver Jefferson Nickel Price Guide
| Very Fine | Extremely Fine | About Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|
| $2 | $2 | $3 |
| Mint State 61 | Mint State 63 | Mint State 65 | Auction Record (MS67) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6 | $12 | $18 | $1,840 |
1944-D Full Steps Silver Jefferson Nickel Price Guide
Finest Known: MS68 FS (NGC) MS68 FS (PCGS)
Auction Record: $22,325 (MS68 FS)
| Mint State 61 FS | Mint State 63 FS | Mint State 65 FS | Auction Record (MS68 FS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8 | $17 | $38 | $22,325 |
The information on this page does not constitute an offer to buy or sell the coin(s) referred to. Proof and prooflike examples of this issue may have greater or lesser "finest known" and different record auction prices.