1941 (D) Jefferson Nickel
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
$630 MS68 01-08-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1941 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 53.4 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 18% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Final full year of standard copper-nickel composition before wartime silver began in 1942. 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 $15 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 #4011.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1941-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1941-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1941-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1941-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1941-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1941-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1941-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1941-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1941-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
