1948 Jefferson Nickel
Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.
| Grade | Quality | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| MS-65 | Gem Uncirculated | $10 |
| About Uncirculated-50 | About Uncirculated | $0.05 |
| Extremely Fine-40 | Extremely Fine | $0.05 |
| Very Fine-20 | Very Fine | $0.05 |
Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Won a public design competition with prize money of $1,000 — one of few US coin designs chosen by open competition. The wartime alloy (35% silver, 1942–1945) marked the silver content with a large mintmark above Monticello — the first time the Philadelphia Mint used a P mintmark.
WWII forced metal substitutions. The nickel was rebalanced as 35% silver to free up nickel for armor (1942–1945). The cent went to zinc-coated steel in 1943, then shell-case brass 1944–1946 as recycled artillery brass came back from Europe. Each year tells a piece of the war effort.
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