1970 (D) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1970

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

515,485,380

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $12

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

$719 MS67 12-17-2005 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1970 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 515.5 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 #4084.

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Error Varieties(17)

1970-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1970-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001

1970-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002

1970-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003

1970-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004

1970-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

CU-5c-1970D-01A Cud

CU-5c-1970D-01C Cud

CU-5c-1970D-02 Cud

CU-5c-1970D-03 Cud

CU-5c-1970D-05 Cud

CU-5c-1970D-06 Cud

CU-5c-1970D-07 Cud

CU-5c-1970D-08 Cud

CU-5c-1970D-09 Cud