1951 (S) Jefferson Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
$0.05 - $30
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
$1,035 MS67 09-01-2008 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1951 (S) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 7.8 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 #4045.
External References
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-007
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
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1951-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
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