1952 Jefferson Nickel

The 1952 Jefferson Nickel had a total mintage of just under 64 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint which was almost double from the previous issue year at this location. This is a very common coin in most grades up to about Mint State 65. It can be found at super affordable prices in circulated and lower Mint State grades, but once you hit MS65, MS66, and especially MS67, it becomes much more difficult to locate. If any 1952 Jefferson Nickels are located in Full Step, they usually command a premium because they are very rare.

History of the 1952 Jefferson Nickel

The 1952 Jefferson Nickel is a worthwhile coin to cherrypick due to its high mintage compared to many others in the series and due to the difficulty of locating this coin in higher grades, especially with the Full Step designation. It’s possible to find coins of a higher value, but at a lower price depending on the seller and the grade of the coin. Felix Schlag designed the original early year Jefferson Nickels. The obverse features a left-facing profile of Thomas Jefferson. The reverse of the coin showcases his Monticello home. The Full Step designation indicates a fully detailed strike of the steps leading up to his home. The Jefferson Nickel has a long history and is still in production today, although the designs have changed somewhat over the years.