1956 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
- $600
- Sold
- Grade
- PR69
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1956 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 669,384 proof nickels dated 1956. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. 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 $6. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4188.
External References
Error Varieties(53)
1956 Doubled Die Obverse VDDO-006
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-013
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-014
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-017
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-027
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-020
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-021
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-023
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-025
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-027
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-028
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-029
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1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-035
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-036
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-037
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-038
1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-039
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