As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
1939-S Reverse of 1940
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 6,630,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1349 |
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap — add details later from your collection list.
Other recorded varieties for 1939-S:
- 1939-S Reverse of 1938 · Reverse of 1938
External references
The 1939-S Reverse of 1940 is the rarer of the two 1939-S sub-types, representing the smaller portion of San Francisco production that used the modified reverse hub. Like the 1939-D Reverse of 1940, the variety is estimated at a few hundred thousand coins and is scarce in all grades. It is a required acquisition for advanced Jefferson nickel collectors building complete reverse variety sets.
Identification requires verifying both the S mintmark and the Reverse of 1940 die configuration. The modified reverse produces sharper step detail and cleaner column definition, making Full Steps designation more achievable than on the original reverse sub-types. Certification from PCGS or NGC provides reliable attribution for collectors pursuing the variety at premium pricing.
Surviving populations are limited. Mint State examples are scarce, and Gem Full Steps pieces command significant premiums over typical strike examples at the same grade. The 1939-S Reverse of 1940 is one of the defining rarities of advanced Jefferson nickel variety collecting and rounds out the challenging group of early reverse sub-types that define the series' first three years.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
How many 1939-S Reverse of 1940 Jefferson Nickels were minted?
What is a 1939-S Reverse of 1940 Jefferson Nickel made of?
What is the melt value of a 1939-S Reverse of 1940 Jefferson Nickel?
Is the 1939-S Reverse of 1940 Jefferson Nickel a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.