1939 S Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1939 S Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1939 S Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $8 · MS62 $29 · MS66 $74. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 9.3× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If simply owning a 1939 S Jefferson Nickel is the goal, the Standard version at $3 is the cheapest option. The REV OF 1940 ($32) and REV OF 1938 ($21) represent premium versions, likely offering unique minting details or higher scarcity. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard, while serious numismatists seeking specific varieties should be prepared to pay the premium for the REV OF 1940 or REV OF 1938.
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Item details
- Series
- Jefferson Nickel
- Year
- 1939
- Mint
- S
1939 S Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1939 S Jefferson Nickel runs around $8, a certified MS62 about $29, and a high-grade MS66 commands $74.
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 | $8 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $29 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $74 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1939 S Jefferson Nickel?
- An ungraded 1939 S Jefferson Nickel starts with a resale value of $8.
- How much is an MS66 graded 1939 S Jefferson Nickel worth?
- An MS66 graded example of the 1939 S Jefferson Nickel is valued at $78.
- What mint mark is associated with this 1939 Jefferson Nickel?
- This specific 1939 Jefferson Nickel comes from the S mint.