Ungraded vs MS66 1981 D Jefferson Nickel: price difference
1981 D Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $2 vs MS66 $68. MS66 sells for 34× Ungraded (+3300%). Prices updated July 2026.
Medians of real sold listings per grade, updated July 2026 — how we compute values.
Ungraded vs MS66
$2→$68
MS66 sells for 34× (+3300%) the Ungraded price — a $66 difference per coin.
Should you get this coin graded?
Grading runs about $30 per coin all-in. On 1981 D Jefferson Nickel, the jump from Ungraded to MS66 is worth $66 (34×) — 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).