1945 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $10,693
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
A nickel from the San Francisco Mint, the 1945 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy belongs to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 58,939,000 wartime silver-alloy nickels dated 1945. 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. 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 $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.
External References
Error Varieties(53)
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1945-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1945-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
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1945-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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