1946 (S) 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
$2,875 MS65 09-01-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1946 (S) Jefferson Nickel was struck at the San Francisco Mint as a nickel in the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 13.6 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 6% of total 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. San Francisco's storied mint, born of the California Gold Rush, has evolved into the primary producer of U.S. proof coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $14 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 #4030.
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Error Varieties(29)
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1946-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1946-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1946-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1946-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1946-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1946-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1946-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1946-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1946-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
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