1950 Jefferson Nickel

The 1950 Jefferson Nickel had a very small mintage for the Philadelphia Mint and for the Jefferson Nickel series as a whole. It’s possible to find this coin in most circulated grades up to a certain point. There are 1950 Thomas Jefferson Nickels that exist all the way up to the Mint State 67 range, and considering this is a lower mintage issue date within the series, it is very affordable in comparison with other coins in the series with the same qualities, making it a valuable coin to add to a collection.

History of the 1950 Jefferson Nickel

The 1950 Jefferson Nickel is worth the effort to cherrypick and find a coin that is well-struck with great overall eye appeal. Felix Schlag designed the Jefferson Nickel, and, although the design has changed somewhat over the years, it is still being created to this day. The obverse of the coin features a profile of Thomas Jefferson, while the reverse of the coin features his Monticello home. There is a Full Step designation for the Jefferson Nickel, and it usually commands a higher price. This is because the Full Step coins have a fully struck staircase on the steps leading up to the Monticello.