1953 (D) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1953

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

59,878,600

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $25

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

$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. Total mintage reached 59.9 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 #4050.

External References

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Error Varieties(13)

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1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009

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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

1953-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009