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 was struck at the San Francisco Mint as a nickel in 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. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. 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
RRDC-5c-1941S-01R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
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