1962 (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
$2,995 MS67 07-05-2022 eBay
Description
The 1962 (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 280.2 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 74% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Production continued at normal levels from both mints. 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 $38 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 #4072.
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Error Varieties(18)
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1962-D VDDR VDDR-004
1962-D VDDR VDDR-005
CU-5c-1962D-01 Cud
