1942 S Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1942 S Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1942 S Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $12 · MS62 $18 · MS66 $39. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Jefferson NickelMint · SYear · 1942
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Value by grade
$12
Ungraded
+50%
$18
MS62
3.3×
$39
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 3.3× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Jefferson Nickel
- Year
- 1942
- Mint
- S
1942 S Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1942 S Jefferson Nickel runs around $12, a certified MS62 about $18, and a high-grade MS66 commands $39.
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 | $12 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $18 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $39 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1942 S Jefferson Nickel?
- An ungraded 1942 S Jefferson Nickel can be found starting around $10.
- How much is a high-grade MS66 example of this nickel worth?
- A 1942 S Jefferson Nickel graded MS66 is valued at $45.
- Where was this specific 1942 Jefferson Nickel minted?
- This particular 1942 Jefferson Nickel was minted at the S mint.