# 1946 D Jefferson Nickel — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/1946-d-coins-jefferson-nickel-coin

**1946 D Jefferson Nickel** is worth about **$4** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$36.52**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/1946-d-coins-jefferson-nickel-coin

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $4 |
| MS62 | $13 |
| MS66 | $37 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-12. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D1946%2520D%2520Jefferson%2520Nickel%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D1946%2520D%2520Jefferson%2520Nickel%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Jefferson Nickel |
| Year | 1946 |
| Mint | D |

## 1946 D Jefferson Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1946 D Jefferson Nickel runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $13, and a high-grade MS66 commands $37.

### 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.

## FAQ

**What is the estimated value range for the 1946 D Jefferson Nickel?**

Values vary greatly by grade; ungraded pieces are available, while MS62 is valued around $12 and MS66 is worth $53.

**Is the D mint mark significant for this nickel?**

Yes, the D mint mark identifies this specific issue of the Jefferson Nickel from 1946.

**How does the condition affect the price of this coin?**

Higher grades command higher prices, with MS66 being significantly more valuable than an ungraded example.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1946-d-coins-jefferson-nickel-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-12, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"