1953 (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
$1,150 MS67 03-24-2023 eBay
Description
The 1953 (S) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 19.2 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 15% of total 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $30 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 #4051.
External References
Error Varieties(21)
1953-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1953-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1953-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1953-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1953-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
1953-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-006
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-006
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-008
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-009
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-010
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-011
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-012
1953-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-013
1953S-5DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
1953S-5DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
