1954 Proof Jefferson Nickel
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,550
- Sold
- Grade
- PR69
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1954 Proof Jefferson Nickel is a proof nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 233,300 proof nickels dated 1954. 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated market value is approximately $26. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4186.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
1954 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1954 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
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