1947 (S) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1947

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

24,720,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $15

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

$588 MS67 01-04-2017 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1947 (S) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 24.7 million. The design is by Felix Schlag. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4033.

External References

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Error Varieties(13)

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CU-5c-1947S-01 Cud

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Error Varieties(13)

1947-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

1947-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

1947-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

1947-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003

1947-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

1947-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002

1947-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

1947-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002

1947-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004

1947-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006

1947-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007

1947-S VDDO VDDO-001

CU-5c-1947S-01 Cud