1951 S Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value

Jefferson Nickel

What the 1951 S Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1951 S Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $5 · MS62 $15 · MS66 $32. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Jefferson NickelMint · SYear · 1951
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Value by grade
$5
Ungraded
3.0×
$15
MS62
6.4×
$32
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 6.4× raw.

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Item details

Series
Jefferson Nickel
Year
1951
Mint
S

1951 S Jefferson Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1951 S Jefferson Nickel runs around $5, a certified MS62 about $15, and a high-grade MS66 commands $32.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$5eBay sold comps
MS62$15eBay sold comps
MS66$32eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1951 S Jefferson Nickel?
An ungraded 1951 S Jefferson Nickel is currently valued around $8.
How much more is an MS66 compared to an ungraded version?
An MS66 grade is valued at $40, significantly higher than the $8 estimate for ungraded coins.
Which mint mark is associated with this 1951 Jefferson Nickel?
This specific 1951 Jefferson Nickel comes from the S mint.

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