Ungraded vs MS66 1970 S Jefferson Nickel: price difference
1970 S Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $2 vs MS66 $46. MS66 sells for 23× Ungraded (+2200%). Prices updated August 2026.
Medians of real sold listings per grade, updated August 2026 — how we compute values.
Ungraded vs MS66
$2→$46
MS66 sells for 23× (+2200%) the Ungraded price — a $44 difference per coin.
Should you get this coin graded?
Grading runs about $30 per coin all-in. On 1970 S Jefferson Nickel, the jump from Ungraded to MS66 is worth $44 (23×) — if your copy grades at the top, that premium can cover the fee. A grade below the top one changes the math, so run your exact numbers first.
Run the grading break-even math →Values are estimates from real sales data — not appraisals or offers. Some links earn JunkPal a commission at no cost to you (disclosure).