Pricing the 1948 Jefferson Nickel
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 Jefferson Nickel | N/A | $3.50 |
| 1948 Jefferson Nickel (D) | N/A | $4.75 |
| 1948 Jefferson Nickel (S) | N/A | $4.50 |
| Source: Red Book |
What’s a 1948 nickel made of?
All Jefferson nickels, except for those minted between 1942 and 1945, are made of a 75% copper and 25% nickel composition. Each also has a weight of 5.0 grams and diameter of 21.21mm. Reeding is not present on the edge of the coin.
1948 Nickel Value
| 1948 Jefferson Nickel Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1948 | $0.05 | $1.23 |
| 1948 D | $0.05 | $2.77 |
| 1948 S | $0.05 | $1.67 |
How much is a 1942 proof Jefferson nickel worth?
All values are for coins grading Mint State 65 (MS65). Higher grade examples and those with the Full Steps designation will exceed these prices. 1942 proof Jefferson nickel. Image: PCGS The 35% silver “War Nickel” proof issued in 1942 is worth twice as much as its non-silver counterpart from the same year.
Where is the mintmark on a 1954 Jefferson nickel?
The “S over D” variety of the 1954-S is another example of a mintmark error. You will typically find the bottom of a “D” jutting out from below the “S.” Back then, branch mints would simply stamp over an existing mintmark on a die when necessary.
When was the reverse of a Jefferson nickel made?
1939 (Reverse of 1940) Jefferson nickel. Image: PCGS The sharper reverse design used for these proof coins was introduced in the middle of 1939. It was unchanged until 2004. This is an example of an overpunched mintmark. As the rest of this list will reveal, it’s not a particularly uncommon type of error.
Which is the lowest mintage of Jefferson nickels?
It has the lowest mintage (3,514,000) of any standard-issue within the Jefferson nickel series. You can consider it a “key date” for collectors. This group includes the earliest proofs in the series. The observation earlier about a much lower original mintage applies.
