1959 Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1959

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

27,248,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $19

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

$12,000 MS67 12-08-2022 eBay

Description

The 1959 Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 27.2 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 #4065.

External References

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Error Varieties(9)

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1959 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003

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Error Varieties(9)

1959 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

1959 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

1959 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

1959 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

1959 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006

1959 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009

1959 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011

1959 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1959 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003