1966 Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1966

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

156,208,283

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $6.25

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

$1,150 MS67 01-09-2008 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1966 Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 156.2 million. The design is by Felix Schlag. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4078.

External References

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Error Varieties(9)

1966 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1966 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

1966 Type I Counter Clash CCLTI-5C-1966-01

CU-5c-1966-1R Cud

CU-5c-1966-02 Cud

CU-5c-1966-03 Cud

CU-5c-1966-04 Cud

CU-5c-1966-05 Cud

CU-5c-1966-06 Cud