1949 S Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value
Jefferson NickelWhat the 1949 S Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1949 S Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $3 · MS62 $17 · MS66 $79. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Jefferson NickelMint · SYear · 1949
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Value by grade
$3
Ungraded
5.7×
$17
MS62
26.3×
$79
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 26.3× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Jefferson Nickel
- Year
- 1949
- Mint
- S
1949 S Jefferson Nickel value
A raw (ungraded) 1949 S Jefferson Nickel runs around $3, a certified MS62 about $17, and a high-grade MS66 commands $79.
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 | $3 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $17 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $79 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1949 S Jefferson Nickel?
- An ungraded 1949 S Jefferson Nickel starts at a value of $5.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 1949 S Jefferson Nickel is valued at $37, compared to $14 for the MS62 grade.
- What mint mark is associated with this 1949 Jefferson Nickel?
- This specific 1949 Jefferson Nickel originates from Mint S.