1952 (S) Jefferson Nickel
Strike Type
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
$845 MS67 06-15-2023 eBay
Description
Produced at the San Francisco Mint, the 1952 (S) Jefferson Nickel is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 20.6 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 18% of total production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Steady production across Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $25 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 #4048.
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Error Varieties(17)
1952-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1952-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-00
1952-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1952-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1952-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1952-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-012
1952-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013
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