2012 (P) Jefferson Nickel
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$229 MS70 07-09-2021 eBay
Description
The 2012 (P) Jefferson Nickel represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 464.6 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing forward in a three-quarter view, the first forward-facing portrait on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays Monticello in a refined depiction. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $1 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 #511550.
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Error Varieties(30)
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
2012 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
2012 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
2012 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
2012 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
2012 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
2012 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
2012 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
2012 VDDR VDDR-007
2012 VDDR VDDR-008
2012 VDDR VDDR-009
2012P-5DEO-001T Trail Die Obverse
2012P-5DEO-002T Trail Die Obverse
2012P-5DER-001T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-002T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-003T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-004T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-005T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-006T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-007T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-008T Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-009WST Trail Die Reverse
2012P-5DER-010T Trail Die Reverse
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