1941 (S) 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
$1,900 MS67 08-10-2022 eBay
Description
The 1941 (S) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 43.4 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 14% of total 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. 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 #4012.
External References
Error Varieties(22)
1941-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1941-S Improper Mint Mark WIMM-001
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1941-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1941-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
CU-5c-1941S-02 Cud
CU-5c-1941S-03R Cud
