1998 (P) Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1998

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003

Designer

Felix Schlag

Mintage

688,272,000

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.2mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$0.05 - $1.24

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

$6,325 MS66 08-13-2006 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1998 (P) Jefferson Nickel is a nickel produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Total mintage reached 688.3 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 #4142.

External References

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Error Varieties(6)

ErrorVerified Legacy

SKH-5c-1998P-04 Spiked Head

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Error Varieties(6)

1998P-5DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse

RRDC-5c-1998P-01R Bisecting Rim to Rim Die Crack

SKH-5c-1998P-01 Spiked Head

SKH-5c-1998P-02 Spiked Head

SKH-5c-1998P-03 Spiked Head

SKH-5c-1998P-04 Spiked Head