1948 (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
$867 MS67 02-17-2014 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1948 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 44.7 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 31% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. All three mints produced nickels. Denver and San Francisco mintages were modest compared to Philadelphia. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $19 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 #4035.
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1948-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1948-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1948-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1948-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1948-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1948-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
