1963 (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
$1,320 MS66+ 12-07-2019 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1963 (D) Jefferson Nickel was struck at the Denver Mint as a nickel in the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 276.8 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 61% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Rising coin demand drove higher mintages at both mints. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. 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 #4074.
External References
Error Varieties(22)
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1963-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1963-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1963-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
CU-5c-1963D-01 Rim Cud
CU-5c-1963D-02 Cud
CU-5c-1963D-03 Cud
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