1945 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
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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
$10,693 MS67 03-01-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1945 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 58.9 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 27% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Final year of wartime silver composition. Standard copper-nickel alloy resumed in 1946. 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 $5 to $29 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 #84027.
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Error Varieties(53)
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
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1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
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1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
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