1957 (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
$460 MS67 09-22-2010 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1957 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 136.8 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 78% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Philadelphia and Denver produced business strikes; San Francisco continued proof-only production. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $19 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 #4062.
External References
Error Varieties(8)
1957-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1957-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1957-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1957-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1957-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1957-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1957-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-004
