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 was struck at the San Francisco Mint as a nickel in 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. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. 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
CU-5c-1953S-01 Cud
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