1956 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
$4,000 MS67+ 10-22-2021 eBay
Description
The 1956 Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. With a mintage of 35.2 million, this is a less common issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The 1956-D had a notably high mintage exceeding 67 million, reflecting growing coin demand. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $25 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 #4059.
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Error Varieties(31)
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-030
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-031
