1939 Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1939

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

120,627,535

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$56 - $1,879

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$1,208 MS68 11-21-2002 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1939 Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938 is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 120.6 million. The design is by Felix Schlag. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4003.

External References

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Error Varieties(8)

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1939 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014

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Error Varieties(8)

1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006

1939 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008

1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004

1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006

1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-015

1939 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003

1939 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014