1951 (D) Jefferson Nickel
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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
$897 MS67 09-07-2023 eBay
Description
A nickel from the Denver Mint, the 1951 (D) Jefferson Nickel belongs to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 20.5 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 36% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. All three mints active. Denver production exceeded Philadelphia for the first time in the series. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. 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 #4044.
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