1950-D Jefferson Nickel Value
Mintage: 2,630,030
Finest Known: MS67+ (NGC) MS67+ (PCGS)
Auction Record: $633 (MS66+)
1950-D Jefferson nickel. Image: USA CoinBook
The 1950-D Jefferson nickel is the top key date in the series. The extremely low mintage of 2.6 million coins meant that the 1950-D was recognized as a key date coin from the very start.
This resulted in mass quantities being saved by the roll. NGC notes that the 1950-D Jefferson nickel was the most widely hoarded nickel since the 1938-D Buffalo nickel.
NGC and PCGS together have graded more than 9,800 1950-D Jefferson nickels in high-level MS65 and MS66. This large number of Mint State coins graded has also increased the number of certified 1950-D Full Steps coins.
The Value of A 1950-D Jefferson Nickel
Unfortunately, the quality of the 1950-D was not up to the standards set by the Denver Mint in earlier years. Many 1950-D nickels have soft strikes in the centers.
1950-D Jefferson Nickel Price Guide
| Very Fine | Extremely Fine | About Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|
| $5 | $7 | $7 |
| Mint State 61 | Mint State 63 | Mint State 65 | Auction Record (MS66+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $9 | $15 | $28 | $633 |
1950-D Full Steps Jefferson Nickel Price Guide
Finest Known: MS66+ FS (NGC) MS67+ FS (PCGS)
Auction Record: $17,250 (MS67 FS)
| Mint State 61 FS | Mint State 63 FS | Mint State 65 FS | Auction Record (MS67 FS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $13 | $22 | $45 | $17,250 |
The information on this page does not constitute an offer to buy or sell the coin(s) referred to. Proof and prooflike examples of this issue may have greater or lesser "finest known" and different record auction prices.