1948 (D) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1948

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

44,734,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $19

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

$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. Total mintage reached 44.7 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 #4035.

External References

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Error Varieties(8)

ErrorVerified Legacy

1948-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004

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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

1948-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004