1968 Jefferson Nickel
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About This Coin
The 1968 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series — 31st of 66 years in the series. In 1968, coins were struck at the Denver and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 197.7 million. This ranks 20th of 66 years by total mintage, below the series median of 617.5 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Mint marks returned, now placed on the obverse near the date rather than the traditional reverse location. San Francisco resumed proof-only production. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 139 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including atypical die clash, cud, doubled die obverse and 2 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $6 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.1K in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Felix Schlag.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
