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1987 (D) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type
1987 (D) Nickel coin

Coin Details

Year
1987
Denomination
Nickel
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003
Designer
Felix Schlag
Mintage
410,590,604
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight
5g
Diameter
21.2mm
Edge
Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $4.27

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$180 MS67 01-02-2020 eBay

Description

Part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series, the 1987 (D) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel from the Denver Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 410.6 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 52% of production. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. Both mints active with typical mintages. 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 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 #4119.

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