1985 Jefferson Nickel
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About This Coin
The 1985 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series — 48th of 66 years in the series. In 1985, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 1.1 billion. This ranks 53rd 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. Moderate mintages from both Philadelphia and Denver. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified 5 known die varieties for this date, including atypical die clash, cud. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $4 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $1.7K in MS62 grade at Heritage Auctions. 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.
