1938 S Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1938 S Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1938 S Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $7 · MS62 $12 · MS66 $47. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Jefferson NickelMint · SYear · 1938
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Value by grade
$7
Ungraded
+71%
$12
MS62
6.7×
$47
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 6.7× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Jefferson Nickel
- Year
- 1938
- Mint
- S
1938 S Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1938 S Jefferson Nickel runs around $7, a certified MS62 about $12, and a high-grade MS66 commands $47.
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 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $47 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1938 S Jefferson Nickel?
- Ungraded examples of the 1938 S Jefferson Nickel are currently listed starting at $9.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded 1938 S Jefferson Nickel?
- An MS66 version of this coin is valued at $43, significantly higher than the ungraded price point.
- Which mint mark is associated with this 1938 Jefferson Nickel?
- This specific 1938 Jefferson Nickel comes from the S mint.