1955 Proof 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
$1,100 PR69 12-04-2020 eBay
Description
The 1955 Proof Jefferson Nickel is a proof nickel struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 378,200, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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. 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $22. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4187.
External References
Error Varieties(19)
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1955 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1955 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015
