1959 Jefferson Nickel

The 1959 Jefferson Nickel is a relatively plentiful coin with over 27 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It’s common in circulated grades and most other grades up to about MS64. Once it reaches Mint State 65 and higher, it becomes scarce and difficult to find. It is believed that less than one hundred examples exist in MS66, and less than fifty known examples are believed to exist in Mint State 66 with the Full Step designation. It’s possible to find the 1959 Thomas Jefferson Nickel in Mint State 67, but it is extremely difficult with less than a handful known to exist.

History of the 1959 Jefferson Nickel

The 1959 Jefferson Nickel is a beautiful coin that would make an excellent find in any grade. The Jefferson Nickel series is a longstanding series that is still in production today. It offers variety for collectors of all types, with more affordable options in circulated and lower Mint State grades, and hard-to-find options for those serious collectors who like to hunt for the perfect specimen and are prepared to pay a premium once they do locate those more elusive coins. The Jefferson Nickel was designed by Felix Schlag. The reverse of the coin depicts Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home, and the obverse features Thomas Jefferson himself in profile.