1939 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $3,310
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67+
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
A nickel from the Denver Mint, the 1939 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938 belongs to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. How many 1939-D nickels carry the Reverse of 1938 is not recorded. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The Denver Mint struck 3,514,000 nickels dated 1939. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $4 to $103 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 #4005.
External References
Error Varieties(4)
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1939-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1939-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
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