1972 (D) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1972

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

351,694,600

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $3.62

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

$750 MS63 11-20-2001 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1972 (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 351.7 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 #4089.

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Error Varieties(17)

1972-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-5C-1972D-01

1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

1972-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

1972-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1972-D Typical Die Clash TDC-5C-1972D-01

CU-5c-1972D-01 Cud

CU-5c-1972D-02 Cud

CU-5c-1972D-03A Cud

CU-5c-1972D-3B Cud

CU-5c-1972D-04A Cud

CU-5c-1972D-04C Cud

CU-5c-1972D-04D Cud

CU-5c-1972D-04E Cud

CU-5c-1972D-05A Cud

CU-5c-1972D-05B Cud

CU-5c-1972D-06 Cud

CU-5C-1972D-04B Cud