1939 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$1,528 MS67 11-01-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1939 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938 is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 6.6 million, this is a scarce issue — ranked 3rd of 7 mint variants by mintage, with 2% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The 1939-D is a semi-key date with a mintage of 3,514,000 — low for the series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $81 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 #4006.
