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1963 (D) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type
1963 (D) Nickel coin

Coin Details

Year
1963
Denomination
Nickel
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003
Designer
Felix Schlag
Mintage
276,829,460
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
5g
Diameter
21.2mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $30

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$1,320
Sold
Grade
MS66+
Auction house
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 Denver Mint struck 276,829,460 nickels dated 1963. 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 $0.05 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.

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