1970 (S) 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

214,464,814

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $10

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

$660 MS66+ 08-26-2020 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1970 (S) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 214.5 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 #4085.

External References

🔗PCGS CoinFacts 🔗NGC Coin Explorer

Error Varieties(11)

ErrorVerified Legacy

CU-5c-1970S-10 Cud

Showing all 11 listings

Coin Details

Value Estimates

Auction Record

Description

External References

Error Varieties(11)

1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005

1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006

1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004

CU-5c-1970S-10 Cud