1940 (D) 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
$795 MS67+ 05-15-2018 eBay
Description
The 1940 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 43.5 million, this is a less common issue β ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 17% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Steady pre-war production from all three mints. Denver mintage exceeded 43 million. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. 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 #4008.
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Error Varieties(27)
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1940-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-013
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1940-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1940-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1940-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1940-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
