1946 Jefferson Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$1,763 MS67 12-05-2013 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1946 Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 161.1 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left, while the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Designed by Felix Schlag. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4028. Felix Schlag won the 1938 public design competition for the Jefferson Nickel, defeating nearly 400 entries. Wartime silver nickels (1942-P, 1942-S, 1943-1945 P/D/S) are collected for their silver content. Key dates include the 1939-D, 1950-D, and Full Steps (FS) designation specimens.
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1946 VDDO VDDO-002
