1954 Nickel

1954 Nickels with no mint marks are Philadephlia issued coins. The average price they are fetching in stores and online is around $2.00, but some can reach prices of $30.00. In order for investors and collectors to pay $30.00 the coin will need to be certified and slabbed. On the other end of things this coin in horrible condition will fetch just 15 cents - Last updated: January, 14 2024


1954 Nickel
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  • Year: 1954
  • Mint Mark: No mint mark
  • Type: Jefferson Nickel
  • Price: 15 cents-$30.00+
  • Face Value: 0.05 USD
  • Produced: 47,684,000
  • Edge: Smooth





Notes: Full Steps 1964 Nickel

Full steps is the standard when looking at the reverse. All lines present and clean are what you should look for when buying and selling.

How much is a 1954 Nickel worth?

In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 15 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $30 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say Average Circulated, we mean in a similar condition to other coins circulated in 1954, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].


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Overall Specs & Design

This coin has a total mass of 5 g, a diameter of 21.21 mm, and a thickness of 1.95 mm. It's edge is smooth, and the coins are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.


Designer: Felix Schlag


Front (Obverse): The front of this coin has the bust of Thomas Jefferson featured front and center. The words IN GOD WE TRUST are on the left most portion, with the word LIBERTY on the right just above the date. If a mint mark is present it will be just below the date.


Back (Reverse): The reverse features the Monticello located in Albemarle County, VA. The Monticello was the long time home of Jefferson. The words E PLUIRIBUS UNUM, meaning out of many one are draped across the top, while the words FIVE CENTS, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA are featured on the bottom.



Price Chart

Rates listed here refer to professionally graded and slabbed coins. If new to collecting the prices below might not make sense.


Look for full steps. For a reference image check the photos above.

  • Grade MS61 = $2-$3
  • Grade MS62 = $3-$5
  • Grade MS63 = $6-$10
  • Grade MS64 = $10-$16
  • Grade MS65 = $15-$25
  • Grade MS66 = $26-$44
  • Grade MS67 = $34-$56
  • Grade MS68 = $49-$81
  • Grade PR65 = $15-$25
  • Grade PR66 = $19-$31
  • Grade PR67 = $26-$44
  • Grade PR68 = $45-$75


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Most Valuable

The most valuable Jefferson Nickel's. Prices listed are for MS-65 certified. Visit the link to learn more about each coin.

Image Year Mint Worth
Jefferson Nickel 1940 $170
Jefferson Nickel 1955 D $120
Jefferson Nickel 1963 D $102
Jefferson Nickel 1942 D $100
Jefferson Nickel 1940 D $90
Jefferson Nickel 1944 S $85
Jefferson Nickel 1939 S $80
Jefferson Nickel 1955 $80
Jefferson Nickel 1983 S $80
Jefferson Nickel 1938 D $75
Jefferson Nickel 1942 $75
Jefferson Nickel 1944 D $75
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1989 P $345.22
1989 $345,000
1989 D $345
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value. Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.

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