1961 [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1961 [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1961 [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded 1,73 € · $2 · MS62 8,67 € · $10 · MS66 122,24 € · $141. Prices updated August 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 70.5× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the coin, buy the Standard 1961 Jefferson Nickel for only $2. The FS-801 version commands $366, offering a high-grade collectible status, while the PROOF version is also $2. Collectors prioritizing investment or top-tier presentation should pay the premium for the FS-801 or PROOF, whereas casual owners should stick to the inexpensive Standard version.
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- PriceCharting — 1961 [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel2,12 € · $2.44
Item details
- Series
- Jefferson Nickel
- Year
- 1961
1961 [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1961 [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel runs around $2, a certified MS62 about $10, and a high-grade MS66 commands $141.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 1,73 € · $2 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 8,67 € · $10 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | 122,24 € · $141 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1961 Jefferson Nickel?
- The ungraded 1961 Jefferson Nickel starts at a value of $3.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 grade is valued at $141, significantly higher than the $9 value of an MS62.
- What is the series and year for this coin?
- This coin is a Jefferson Nickel from the year 1961.