1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded ₩5,645 · $4 · MS62 ₩12,701 · $9 · MS66 ₩345,761 · $245. Prices updated 2026년 8월.
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 61.3× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the absolute cheapest way to own a 1979 S Jefferson Nickel, purchase the standard PROOF for $2. The TYPE 1 PROOF and TYPE 2 PROOF versions command a slight premium, offering collectors specific variations in their minting or presentation. If you are a casual owner, stick to the base PROOF. Serious collectors seeking specific variations or higher-grade examples should consider paying the extra for the TYPE 1 or TYPE 2 PROOF.
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- PriceCharting — 1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Jefferson Nickel₩5,631 · $3.99
Item details
- Series
- Jefferson Nickel
- Year
- 1979
- Mint
- S
1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1979 S [TYPE 2 PROOF] Jefferson Nickel runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $9, and a high-grade MS66 commands $245.
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 | ₩5,645 · $4 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | ₩12,701 · $9 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | ₩345,761 · $245 | eBay sold comps |
자주 묻는 질문
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1979 S Jefferson Nickel?
- The ungraded 1979 S Jefferson Nickel starts at a value of $4.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 grade is valued at $260, significantly higher than the $9 price point for an MS62.
- What is the mint mark for this specific Jefferson Nickel?
- This 1979 Jefferson Nickel was minted in San Francisco, indicated by the 'S' mint mark.