1938 Jefferson Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 β estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$3,562 MS67+ 01-29-2023 eBay
Description
The 1938 Jefferson Nickel, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 collection. With a mintage of 19.5 million, this is a less common issue β the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 67% of the year's production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. First year of the Jefferson Nickel, replacing the Buffalo Nickel. Felix Schlag won the public design competition. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. 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 #4000.
External References
Error Varieties(43)
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1938 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1938 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1938 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1938 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1938 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1938 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
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