1941-D Jefferson Nickel

The 1941-D Jefferson Nickel had a total mintage of over 53 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. This coin had a relatively plentiful mintage making it more common in most circulated and Mint State grades up to about MS63. Once it hits MS64, it starts to become a little more difficult to locate, although still more common. As the 1941-D Thomas Jefferson Nickel climbs into the highest grades around Mint State 66, 67, and 68, especially at MS68, it is very difficult to locate with a few hundred examples being available for some, and only one example ever being graded for one.

History of the 1941-D Jefferson Nickel

The 1941-D Jefferson Nickel is a coin worth searching carefully for to find one with a sharp strike and great overall eye appeal. It is available in both Mint State and a Full Step variety, with the Full Step having fully struck stairs on the reverse of the coin. Felix Schlag won a design competition for the Jefferson Nickel and his designs feature Thomas Jefferson in profile on the obverse of the coin, and his Monticello home on the reverse of the coin. The ‘D’ mint mark can also be found to the side of the Monticello home. The Jefferson Nickel is still in production today and has a long history, making it a fun and exciting collection series.