1954 Jefferson Nickel

The 1954 Jefferson Nickel had a total mintage of over 47 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This was only slightly higher than the previous year and an abundance of coins to choose from when looking for your ideal 1954 Jefferson Nickel. While this coin is plentiful in circulated grades and many Mint State grades, it can be difficult to find in some of the highest grades with the Full Step designation. Full Step coins already demand a higher premium due to the sharper details and strike, and this one is valuable with that designation. It can be found all the way up to Mint State 67 for a relatively affordable price, making this a valuable coin for any collector.

History of the 1954 Jefferson Nickel

Cherrypicking is always advised with these coins that have a wide range of values and strike qualities. Depending on what you’re after, you could find the 1954 Jefferson Nickel in very low prices in circulated grades, or in the thousands for a Full Step beautiful specimen with excellent detailing and great overall eye appeal. The early designs of the Jefferson Nickel were designed by Felix Schlag. His images featured a left-facing profile of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse of the coin. The reverse of the coin features Jefferson’s Monticello home. There is no mint mark on this coin. The Jefferson Nickels have changed slightly in design over the years, but it is still in production today.