1947 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
$10,000 PCGS Genuine 09-14-2021 eBay
Description
Part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series, the 1947 Jefferson Nickel is a nickel from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 95 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 60% of the year's production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Standard post-war production from all three mints. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. 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 #4031.
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Error Varieties(15)
1947 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1947 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1947 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1947 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1947 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1947 Variety WDMO-001
1947 VDDR VDDR-005
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