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
A nickel from the Denver Mint, the 1946 (D) Jefferson Nickel belongs to 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. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. 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
1946-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
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