1960-D Jefferson Nickel
The 1960-D Jefferson Nickel had a total mintage of over 192 million coins struck at the Denver Mint. This is a unique coin within the series because it is the only coin from 1938 to 1964 that has no known documented Full Step versions of the coin, which is a testament to the strike of these coins when it has such a massive mintage. It’s believed that the planchets used to create the 1960-D Jefferson Nickel were damaged with scratches and nicks that prevented the coin from receiving a higher uncirculated grade. The reverse of the coin is also believed to be weakly struck and somewhere between 50 and 75 of these coins are believed to exist in Mint State 66 or higher.
History of the 1960-D Jefferson Nickel
The 1960-D Jefferson Nickel should be searched carefully to find your ideal coin. Some collectors opt to find circulated grade coins and build a circulated collection because the prices are very affordable, especially for a series as long as this one. The Jefferson Nickel is still in production today, even though the original designs have changed somewhat over the years. Felix Schlag created the original design for this coin which was chosen during a design competition for the Jefferson Nickel. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson in profile. The reverse showcases Jefferson’s Monticello home along with the ‘D’ mint mark. None of the coins known have received the Full Step designation so the steps leading up to the Monticello are likely more weakly struck.
1960-D Jefferson Nickel Value
The 1960-D Jefferson Nickel value reaches just under $900 for the highest Mint State grade of the coin, which is around Mint State 66. There is no Full Step version so this is one of the more affordable coins in the series, but also a wrench for those looking to build a Full Step collection. The 1960-D Jefferson Nickel requires careful searching through its many options of coins available due to a poor strike and surface imperfections, but it is possible to find some beautiful examples for any collection.
Type of coin: Nickel
Year: 1960-D Jefferson Nickel
Jefferson Nickel Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 192,582,180
Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Face value: 5 Cents
Weight: 5.00 grams
Edge: Plain
Designer: Felix Schlag
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters