1950 Proof Jefferson Nickel
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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
$1,500 PR68 03-04-2021 eBay
Description
The 1950 Proof Jefferson Nickel is a proof nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 51,386, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The 1950-D with a mintage of 2,630,030 is the key date of the post-war series. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $92. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4182.
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Error Varieties(11)
1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1950 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1950 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1950 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
