1944-S Silver Jefferson Nickel Value
Mintage: 21,640,000
Finest Known: MS68+ (NGC) MS68+ (PCGS)
Auction Record: $6,169 (MS68+)
The 1944-S silver Jefferson nickel is extremely common in all grades, with literally thousands graded as MS66. Like all “war nickels” struck from 1942 to 1945, they were made from 56% copper / 35% silver / 9% manganese instead of the usual 75% copper / 25% nickel. The US Mint would return to the copper-nickel alloy in 1946.
1944-S wartime Jefferson nickel. Image: USA CoinBook
The Value of A 1944-S Silver Jefferson Nickel
A large mintage somewhat offset the poor strikes from using dies past their normal life, making the 1944-S cheap, even Mint State. Relatively few coins managed to get a full strike on the steps of Monticello.
1944-S Silver Jefferson Nickel Price Guide
| Very Fine | Extremely Fine | About Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|
| $2 | $2 | $3 |
| Mint State 61 | Mint State 63 | Mint State 65 | Auction Record (MS68+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $6 | $12 | $18 | $6,169 |
1944-S Full Steps Silver Jefferson Nickel Price Guide
Finest Known: MS67 FS (NGC) MS68 FS (PCGS)
Auction Record: $14,100 (MS68 FS)
| Mint State 61 FS | Mint State 63 FS | Mint State 65 FS | Auction Record (MS68 FS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12 | $24 | $175 | $14,100 |
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