1945-D Jefferson Nickel

The 1945-D Jefferson Nickel had a total mintage of over 37 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. This was a pretty average mintage for Denver over the last few years, and allows for plenty of options for collectors of all types. The Jefferson Nickels struck between 1942 and 1945 are often called war nickels because their composition changed during World War II. The United States military required nickel for its ammunition so the nickel was created with copper, silver, and manganese instead.

History of the 1945-D Jefferson Nickel

The 1945-D Jefferson Nickel is a valuable coin with a unique history. As with all the war nickels, these were the only coins in the series that had an enlarged mint mark above the dome of Jefferson’s Monticello home on the reverse of the coin. This coin featured the ‘D’ mint mark. Felix Schlag won a design contest for the design of the Jefferson Nickel and the obverse of the coin features Thomas Jefferson in profile. The coin design has changed somewhat over the years, and is still in production today. Cherrypicking is advised to find a well-struck coin with attractive surfaces. Mint State 1945-D Jefferson Nickels have some beautiful coloring and toning on some of the coins.