1964 Jefferson Nickel
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$9,700 PCGS Genuine 09-29-2022 eBay
Description
The 1964 Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 1.0 billion. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left, while the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Designed by Felix Schlag. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4075. Felix Schlag won the 1938 public design competition for the Jefferson Nickel, defeating nearly 400 entries. Wartime silver nickels (1942-P, 1942-S, 1943-1945 P/D/S) are collected for their silver content. Key dates include the 1939-D, 1950-D, and Full Steps (FS) designation specimens.
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Error Varieties(33)
1964 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1964 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1964 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-025
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-027
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-037
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-038
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-039
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1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-041
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1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-057
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-064
1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-065
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-024
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-029
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-052
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-056
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1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-060
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-078
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-079
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-084
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-089
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-090
1964 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-098
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1964 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
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1964 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-002
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