1951-S Jefferson Nickel

The 1951-S Jefferson Nickel has a total mintage of over 7.7 million coins struck at the San Francisco Mint. This coin has one of the smaller mintages in the series, and while some of the other coins that have lower grades held up well over the years, the 1951-S Jefferson Nickel is difficult to locate in grades Mint State 66 or higher. In the highest Full Step designations, this coin reaches almost a $20,000 value. It is believed that less than 3 dozen Full Step versions exist above Mint State 66, which makes those specific coins highly valuable and difficult to come by.

History of the 1951-S Jefferson Nickel

The 1951-S Jefferson Nickel is worth the effort to find well-struck with great overall eye appeal. This beloved and sometimes underrated coin was designed by Felix Schlag who won a design competition. He featured a left-facing profile of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse of the coin and then placed Jefferson’s Monticello home on the reverse. This specific coin features the ‘S’ mint mark which often adds to its value. Although the designs have changed somewhat over the years, the Jefferson Nickel is still in production today.