1940 D Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1940 D Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1940 D Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $6 · MS62 $15 · MS66 $40. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Jefferson NickelMint · DYear · 1940
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Value by grade
$6
Ungraded
2.5×
$15
MS62
6.7×
$40
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
- 1940
- Mint
- D
1940 D Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1940 D Jefferson Nickel runs around $6, a certified MS62 about $15, and a high-grade MS66 commands $40.
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 | $6 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $15 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $40 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1940 D Jefferson Nickel?
- An ungraded 1940 D Jefferson Nickel can be found starting at $8.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an ungraded version?
- An MS66 grade is valued at $43, significantly more than the starting ungraded price.
- Which mint mark is associated with this specific 1940 Jefferson Nickel?
- This 1940 Jefferson Nickel originates from the D mint mark.