- Year: 1939
- Mint Mark: No mint mark
- Type: Jefferson Nickel
- Price: 50 cents-$880.00+
- Face Value: 0.05 USD
- Produced: 120,615,000
- Edge: Smooth
Notes: Look for the doubled Monticello for the P 1939 Jefferson nickel. They sell for anywhere between $80 and 800 dollars each.
1939 Nickels exist with the reverse wavy stairs used from 1938, these coins are referred to a Rev 38. Additionally 1939 Jeffersons exist with the reverse from 1940 which sounds a bit confusing. These are referred to by collectors as Rev 40 or reverse of 1940. Rev 40 has crisp stairs on the Monticello.
Rev 38 vs Rev 40
What are Rev 38 and Rev 40 nickels? Click image below to enlarge.
How much is a 1939 Nickel worth?
This section is more of a layman's guide, for those new to collecting.
In Average Circulated (AC) condition it's worth around 50 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $880 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 1939, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. *** [?].
If you are a fan of coin roll hunting or just want to learn more about jefferson nickels then search or scroll below to find the most valuable and rarest in this series.
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 |
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1938 | $1.8k | |
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1944 | D | $1,750 |
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1943 | D | $1.4k |
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1961 | D | $1.3k |
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1958 | D | $1k |
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1939 | $880 | |
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1948 | S | $500 |
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1946 | S | $475 |
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1943 | P | $450 |
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1944 | P | $420 |
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1959 | $289 | |
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1945 | P | $280 |
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1989 | P | $345.22 |
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1989 | $345,000 | |
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1989 | D | $345 |
Image | Name | Mint | Worth |
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Hardest to Find
The rarest and hardest to find Jefferson Nickel's Check out each link to learn more about each coin.
What is the rarest Jefferson Nickel?
Name | Produced |
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1997 P | 25,000 |
1994 P | 166,000 |
1998 S | 2,086,000 |
1996 S | 2,525,000 |
1974 S | 2,612,000 |
1950 D | 2,630,000 |
1973 S | 2,760,000 |
1997 S | 2,796,000 |
1995 S | 2,797,000 |
1975 S | 2,845,000 |
1991 S | 2,867,000 |
1986 S | 3,010,000 |
1984 S | 3,065,000 |
1978 S | 3,127,000 |
2001 S | 3,184,000 |
2002 S | 3,211,000 |
1971 S | 3,220,000 |
1971 S | 3,220,000 |
1989 S | 3,220,000 |
1977 S | 3,251,000 |
Name | Produced |
***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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