2017 Jefferson Nickel
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About This Coin
The 2017 Jefferson Nickel is a United States nickel from the Jefferson Nickels Return to Monticello 2006 to Date series — 12th of 20 years in the series. In 2017, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 1.4 billion. This ranks 12th of 18 years by total mintage, above the series median of 1.2 billion. 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. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have cataloged 18 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including die chip, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse. Produced 8 years after the celebrated 2009 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $0 to $7 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $800 in MS68 grade at eBay. Designed by Jamie Franki/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.
