1961 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
$6,325 MS67 06-26-2008 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1961 Jefferson Nickel, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 73.6 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $25 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 #4069.
External References
Error Varieties(16)
Verified Errors
1961 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1961 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-020
1961 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-023
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-031
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-032
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-034
1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-045
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1961 Doubled Working Hub Obverse WWHO-001
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1961 Doubled Working Hub Obverse WWHO-002
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1961 Doubled Working Hub Obverse WWHO-003
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1961 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
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1961 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-002
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1961 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-003
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1961 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-004
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