1940 S Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1940 S Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1940 S Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $5 · MS62 $7 · MS66 $50. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Jefferson NickelMint · SYear · 1940
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Value by grade
$5
Ungraded
+40%
$7
MS62
10.0×
$50
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 10.0× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Jefferson Nickel
- Year
- 1940
- Mint
- S
1940 S Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1940 S Jefferson Nickel runs around $5, a certified MS62 about $7, and a high-grade MS66 commands $50.
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 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $7 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $50 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1940 S Jefferson Nickel?
- An ungraded 1940 S Jefferson Nickel is currently valued starting around $4.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded coin?
- The MS66 grade for this coin is valued at $71, significantly higher than the ungraded price.
- Which mint produced this 1940 Jefferson Nickel?
- This 1940 Jefferson Nickel was minted at the S mint.