1969 (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
$380 MS64 01-13-2019 eBay
Description
The 1969 (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 123.0 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Standard production from Philadelphia and Denver with healthy mintages. 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 $3 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 #4083.
External References
Error Varieties(18)
1969-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1969-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1969-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-034
1969-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1969-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
