1944 (S) 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
$14,100 MS68 10-29-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1944 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy is a nickel from the San Francisco Mint, belonging to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 21.6 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 13% of total 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. 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 $5 to $30 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 #84024.
External References
Error Varieties(18)
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1944-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1944-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1944-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1944-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1944-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
1944-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-012
1944-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013
1944-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-014
RRDC-5c-1944S-01R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
RRDC-5c-1944S-02R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack
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