1955 (D) 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
$920 MS66+ 01-22-2022 eBay
Description
The 1955 (D) Jefferson Nickel, struck at the Denver Mint, is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 74.5 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 90% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The 1955-D/S RPM variety (D over S mintmark) is a popular collector item. San Francisco did not produce nickels for circulation. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $249 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 #4057.
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Error Varieties(70)
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-016
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
1955-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-019
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-001
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-002
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-003
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-004
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-005
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-006
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-007
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-008
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-009
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-010
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-011
1955-D Over Mint Mark OMM-012
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-001
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-002
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-003
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-004
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-005
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-006
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-007
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-008
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-009
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-010
1955-D Over Mint Mark WOMM-011
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