1949 (S) Jefferson Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,557
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1949 (S) Jefferson Nickel represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 9,716,000 nickels dated 1949. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. San Francisco mintage dropped sharply. The 1949-D/S RPM variety is a popular collector item. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $0.05 to $30 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 #4040.
External References
Error Varieties(17)
1949-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1949-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1949-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1949-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1949-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1949-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1949-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1949-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1949-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1949-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1949-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1949-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1949-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1949-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1949-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
1949-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
1949-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
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