1944 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
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
$22,325 MS68 08-04-2012 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1944 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 32.3 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 19% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Wartime silver alloy continues. The 1944-D/S RPM variety (D over S mintmark) is a notable error. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $5 to $41 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #84023.
External References
Error Varieties(33)
1944-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1944-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1944-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1944-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1944-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1944-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-008
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-009
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-010
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-011
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-012
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-013
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-014
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-015
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-016
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-017
1944-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-018
1944-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
1944-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-012
1944-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013
1944-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-014
