1961 (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
$3,290 MS67 08-16-2015 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1961 (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 229.3 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 76% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Steady production from Philadelphia and Denver as the economy expanded. 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 $30 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 #4070.
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Error Varieties(7)
1961-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1961-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1961-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1961-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
CU-5c-1961D-01 Cud
