1968 (S) 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
$588 MS64 11-06-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1968 (S) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The U.S. Mint produced 103.4 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 53% of production. 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 at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $6 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 #4081.
External References
Error Varieties(17)
1968-S Atypical Die Clash ADC-5C-1968S-01
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
