1976 Jefferson Nickel
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About This Coin
The 1976 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series — 39th of 66 years in the series. In 1976, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 935.2 million. This ranks 47th of 66 years by total mintage, above the series median of 617.5 million. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. The Bicentennial year saw no special nickel design, unlike quarters, half dollars, and dollars. Production remained steady. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified one known die variety for this date (cud). Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $4 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $3.0K in PR70 grade at eBay. Designed by Felix Schlag.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
