1962-D Jefferson Nickel
| Weight | 5 grams |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Mintage | 280,195,720 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1435 |
Denver struck 280,195,720 Jefferson nickels in 1962, another very high production year. The coin is abundant in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are generally strong, and Full Steps examples exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand at modest premiums.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1962-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of peak early-1960s Denver production. The substantial mintage ensures abundant availability at all grade levels through normal specialist channels.
The 1962-D represents Denver Jefferson production near its early-1960s peak. The facility operated at high capacity during the Kennedy administration, producing enormous quantities of nickels to support a growing American economy and meet the continuing commercial demand for small-change coinage.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.05 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.05 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.05 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.05 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.05 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.05 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $0.20–$0.25 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
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