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1947-D

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintDenver
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 37,822,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerFelix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1382

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Denver's 1947 Jefferson nickel mintage was 37,822,000 coins, a substantial production year. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are generally strong for 1947 Denver production, and Full Steps examples exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand at modest premiums.

Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1947-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of post-war Denver Jefferson production at stable quality levels. For high-grade specialists, finding sharp Full Steps examples is straightforward through major dealer inventories.

The 1947 production year fell in the middle of the immediate post-war adjustment period. Denver was producing Jefferson nickels alongside other denominations for a rapidly expanding American economy driven by returning veterans, the baby boom, and the consumer spending that would characterize the late 1940s and 1950s. The nickels circulating from Denver that year fueled ordinary commerce across the western United States as the region experienced significant post-war growth.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.25 $0.25
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $0.30 $0.30
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $0.30 $0.35
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $1 $1.50
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1947-D Jefferson Nickel worth?
In Very Fine condition it runs about $0.25, rising to roughly $1–$1.50 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1947-D Jefferson Nickels were minted?
37,822,000 were struck.
What is a 1947-D Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1947-D Jefferson Nickel?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1947-D Jefferson Nickel a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.