How Much Is A 1949 Nickel Worth?

Last Updated on August 4, 2022

The 1949 nickels are also known as the Jefferson nickels and they were struck at three minting facilities. These include the Philadelphia mint facility, Denver mint facility, and San Francisco mint facility. The value of these nickels will differ between each one. 

If you want to know the worth of these nickels, you are in the right place. Here is your complete guide. 

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How Much Is A 1949 Nickel Worth?

The 1949 nickel worth will depend on the condition and the grade. More than 60,600,000 of such nickels were minted, which is why their worth is not too high. If you find this nickel in circulated conditions, it will be worth between 10 and 20 cents. 

However, the uncirculated condition value will be higher. For example, such a coin will be worth between $3 and $5 in uncirculated conditions. Of course, if the grade and condition are incredible, then their value will go even higher. 

For example, the highest record price for this nickel is more than $6,000. Such a nickel had a grade of MS66 and it was sold in 2011. The specimen was graded by the PCGS. 

How Much Is A 1949S Nickel Worth?

The mintage of the 1949S nickel was lower than the D and no mintmark nickel. That is why the value of this nickel is also slightly higher than the other two. If you find this coin in circulated condition, it can vary between 15 and 20 cents. 

However, an uncirculated 1949S nickel in average condition will be worth between $2 and $3.5. Of course, if the coin is in uncirculated condition and the grade is high, then it will be worth even more. Some have been sold for thousands of dollars. 

The highest record price of the 1949S nickel was more than $15,000. This specimen was sold at an auction in 2014 and it had a grade of MS67. It is highly unlikely that you will find many pieces of this nickel in MS67 grade. 

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How Much Is A 1949D Nickel Worth?

The 1949D nickel was minted in the Denver facility and the value is not as high as the one with the S mintmark. If you find this nickel in circulated conditions, it will only offer you a value between 10 and 15 cents. On the other hand, if the coin is in uncirculated conditions, it will be worth between $2 and $3. 

Of course, this will depend on the condition of the coin. The highest record price for a 1949D nickel is more than $8,000. This specimen had an MS67 grade and it was properly certified by PCGS before it was sold. 

How Much Is A 1949 D Over S Nickel Worth?

The D over S variety is one where the D mintmark was punched over the S mintmark on the 1949 nickel. We don’t know why such an error occurred, so any reason is speculation. Some experts say that an employee at the mint might have accidentally struck a Denver die with a San Francisco mintmark punch and corrected it by overpunching. 

If you find this error coin in a circulated grade, then it can be worth at least $30 and up. However, an uncirculated variety of this nickel will be worth at least $150 and above. There has been an error coin in this variety that has been sold for thousands of dollars. 

The highest record price for this error nickel was $32,900. The grade of this nickel was MS67 and it was sold in 2014. The nickel was professionally graded by PCGS to ensure its authenticity.

How Much Is A 1949 Off-Center Nickel Worth?

There are some 1949 nickels that are not struck perfectly in the center. Because of this, the crescent-shaped design on the coin is missing. The off-center error ranging between 3 and 5% will not be worth more than $5. 

That is because the off-center is small, so the error is not too significant. On the other hand, if the off-center is 50% or more, then the coin will be worth at least $100 or even more. The most prized 1949 off-center nickels will be ones with more than 50% off-center and a complete mintmark and date.

Of course, just like any other coins, such nickels are rare to find. If you ever come across it somehow, be sure to hold onto it because you will end up making a fortune. So, don’t forget to keep an eye out for such error coins to make profits.

Jackie Palmer is a Houston-based coin journalist and fashion enthusiast. She joined Jewels Advisor’s content team after years of experience as a content strategist, managing blogs and social channels for local stores. Jackie mostly collects and studies US coins produced during the 20th century and over the years, published hundreds of articles for multiple coin publications.