1942 (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
$1,800 MS67+ 08-14-2019 eBay
Description
The 1942 (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 13.9 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only 9% of total production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Wartime silver alloy introduced mid-year. Large mintmark above Monticello distinguishes silver from standard issues. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $43 to $7.3K 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 #4014.
External References
Error Varieties(13)
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1942-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
