The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

The 1994-P was the first frosted matte finish coin issued in the Jefferson Nickel series. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels The 35% silver "War Nickel" proof issued in 1942 is worth twice as much as its non-silver counterpart from the same year.

The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels The sharper reverse design used for these proof coins was introduced in the middle of 1939. It was unchanged until 2004.

Another name for this type of coin error is an overpunched mintmark. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

Because it was struck using the old reverse die of 1938, the proof 1940 Jefferson nickel shows less detail than later issues. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

The doubled die reverse of this variety coin can instantly be recognized on the lettering of "MONTICELLO." The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

The most modern coin on the list features what looks like a spear running through the bison's back due to a die gouge. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

Another silver war nickel, the 1943-P "Doubled Eye" is among the many valuable mint error coins in the series. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels This is yet another example of an overpunched mintmark error, all of which date to the 1940s and 1950s.

The 1943/2 Jefferson nickel is probably the most well-known overdate error in the series. It's also a 35% silver nickel. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

Although they were all minted in San Francisco that year, about 200 1971 proofs are missing their intended mintmark. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

Interestingly, this repunched mintmark coin shows an upside-down "D" that was initially struck backwards! The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

Similar to the 1945 variety, these coins exhibit a very noticeable doubling on the reverse inscriptions. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

The odd horizontal alignment on this rare mintmark error makes this one of the most desirable Jefferson nickels. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

Available only in 1964 Special Mint Sets, it is believed that less than 40 examples of this sharply struck matte proof exist. The 15 Most Valuable Jefferson Nickels

This Top 15 List is in ascending order. Prices are based on a grade of MS/PR 65.

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$75

1994-P(Special Frosted Matte Uncirculated)

#1

$136

1942-P Proof(Silver)

#2

$168

1939-P Proof(Reverse Of 1940)

#3

1955-D(D Over S)

$228

#4

1940-P Proof(Reverse Of 1938)

$254

#5

#6

1945-P(DDR)

$286

#7

2005-D("Speared Bison")

$325

#8

1943-P(Doubled Eye)

$358

#9

1949-D(D Over S)

$481

#10

1943-P (3 Over 2,"Fishhook")

$585

#11

1971-S Proof(No S)

$780

#12

1946-D(D Over Inverted D)

$1,350

#13

1939-P (DoubledMonticello)

$1,500

#14

1942-D (D Over Horizontal D)

$4,620

#15

1964 SMS

$8,750

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The 15 Most Valuable
Jefferson Nickels

1994-P
(Special Frosted Matte Uncirculated)

1942-P Proof
(Silver)

1939-P Proof
(Reverse Of 1940)

1955-D
(D Over S)

1940-P Proof
(Reverse Of 1938)

1945-P
(DDR)

2005-D
("Speared Bison")

1943-P
(Doubled Eye)

1949-D
(D Over S)

1943-P (3 Over 2,
"Fishhook")

1971-S Proof
(No S)

1946-D
(D Over Inverted D)

1939-P (Doubled
Monticello)

1942-D (D Over
Horizontal D)

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