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1984-P

Nickels · Jefferson Nickels · 1938–Present
Regular
Weight5 g
Diameter21.21 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 746,769,000
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition75% Copper, 25% Nickel
DesignerFelix Schlag
Collector's Key IDCK-1500

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About this coinHistory

Philadelphia struck 746,769,000 Jefferson nickels in 1984, continuing substantial mid-1980s production. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are generally stronger than the early-1980s issues, with Full Steps examples more available. Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1984-P without difficulty.

1984 was the year Reagan won re-election in a 49-state landslide over Walter Mondale, the year the Summer Olympics were held in Los Angeles, and the year Apple introduced the Macintosh computer. The economic expansion was firmly underway, and consumer confidence was rising.

Price guideReference

Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $0.05 $0.05
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $0.05 $0.05
F-12 Fine (F) $0.05 $0.05
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $0.05 $0.05
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $0.05 $0.05
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $0.05 $0.05
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $0.80 $0.95
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1984-P Jefferson Nickel worth?
In Good condition it runs about $0.05, rising to roughly $0.80–$0.95 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1984-P Jefferson Nickels were minted?
746,769,000 were struck.
What is a 1984-P Jefferson Nickel made of?
75% Copper, 25% Nickel, weighing 5 g.
What is the melt value of a 1984-P 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 1984-P Jefferson Nickel a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.