1953 (D) 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
$3,435 MS67 08-23-2019 eBay
Description
The 1953 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 59.9 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 48% of the year's production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. San Francisco produced its second-lowest nickel mintage of the decade. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. 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 #4050.
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Error Varieties(13)
1953-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1953-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1953-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1953-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1953-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1953-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
