1978 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel — Coin Value

Jefferson Nickel

What the 1978 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1978 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel value — Ungraded $2 · MS62 $15 · MS66 $32. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Jefferson NickelMint · SYear · 1978
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Value by grade
$2
Ungraded
7.5×
$15
MS62
16.0×
$32
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 16.0× raw.

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Item details

Series
Jefferson Nickel
Year
1978
Mint
S

1978 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1978 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel runs around $2, 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$2eBay sold comps
MS62$15eBay sold comps
MS66$32eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the approximate value of an ungraded 1978 S Jefferson Nickel?
The value for an ungraded 1978 S Jefferson Nickel is not specified, but it is part of the Jefferson Nickel series.
How much is an MS66 1978 S Jefferson Nickel worth?
An MS66 grade for the 1978 S Jefferson Nickel has a documented resale value of $39.
What is the mint mark for this Jefferson Nickel?
This specific Jefferson Nickel originates from the S mint mark.

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