1954 Jefferson Nickel

About This Coin

The 1954 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series — 17th of 66 years in the series. In 1954, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 194.5 million. This ranks 19th of 66 years by total mintage, below the series median of 617.5 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Last year San Francisco struck nickels for circulation; the mint would not produce business-strike nickels again until 1968. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 36 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, over mint mark and 1 other types. Produced 4 years after the celebrated 1950 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $3.5K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $3.5K in MS66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Felix Schlag.