1960 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
- $1,495
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1960 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 1,691,602 proof nickels dated 1960. 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 $4. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4192.
External References
Error Varieties(54)
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-025
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-026
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-027
1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-028
1960 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-015
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-019
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1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-026
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-027
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-028
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-029
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-030
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1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-041
1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-042
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