2006 (S) Proof Jefferson Nickel

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

2006

Denomination

Nickel

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date

Designer

Jamie Franki/Felix Schlag

Mintage

3,054,436

Composition

75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight

Diameter

21.21mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$5.3

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized: $262
Sold: 10 February 2008
Grade: PR70
Auction house: Heritage Auctions

Description

The 2006 (S) Proof Jefferson Nickel is a proof nickel struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date series. The San Francisco Mint struck 3,054,436 proof nickels dated 2006. The obverse shows Jamie Franki's forward-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson in a three-quarter view, introduced in 2006 as the first U.S. circulating coin portrait of a president facing forward, and the reverse shows Felix Schlag's Monticello, restored by John Mercanti. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.21 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #94246.