1956 Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1956

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

35,216,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $25

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). 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. Total mintage reached 35.2 million. The design is by Felix Schlag. 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

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1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

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1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-031

1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-034