1946-D Jefferson Nickel

The 1946-D Jefferson Nickel had a total mintage of over 45 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. This is a relatively common coin with its larger mintage, as some in the series have around 5 million, and it’s possible to find it at affordable prices in both circulated and uncirculated grades up to about Mint State 66. Anything higher than Mint State 66 becomes scarce. The 1946-D Jefferson Nickel is very scarce in Mint State 67, whether it is Full Step or not, and would command somewhat higher prices depending on the grade and the seller.

History of the 1946-D Jefferson Nickel

The 1946-D Jefferson Nickel is a valuable and common coin that can be found well-struck with attractive surfaces. Cherrypicking is advised to find your ideal coin, whether that is a more affordable circulated coin or a Full Step fully struck high grade example. Felix Schlag won a design competition for the Jefferson Nickel and designed the original coin, although it has changed somewhat over the years. The obverse of the coin features a left-facing profile of Thomas Jefferson. The reverse of the coin features Jefferson’s Monticello home. The Jefferson Nickel is still in production today.