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1980 (D) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type
1980 (D) Nickel coin

Coin Details

Year
1980
Denomination
Nickel
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003
Designer
Felix Schlag
Mintage
502,323,448
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
5g
Diameter
21.2mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $3.62

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$720
Sold
Grade
MS68
Auction house
Stack's Bowers

Description

A nickel from the Denver Mint, the 1980 (D) Jefferson Nickel belongs to the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The Denver Mint struck 502,323,448 nickels dated 1980. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Philadelphia began using the "P" mint mark on nickels for the first time, ending the tradition of unmarked Philadelphia coins for this denomination. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0.05 to $4 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 #4105.

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