1946 (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
$1,265 MS67 06-01-2008 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1946 (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 45.3 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 21% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. First post-war year, returning to standard copper-nickel composition. Pre-war mintmark placement on the reverse resumed. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $15 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 #4029.
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Error Varieties(26)
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1946-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1946-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1946-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1946-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1946-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1946-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1946-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
