1967 Jefferson Nickel Value Guide

The 1967 Jefferson Nickel is a notable piece of American numismatic history from the mid-century era, featuring the classic Felix Schlag design of Thomas Jefferson and Monticello. As a product of the Special Mint Set era, these coins are collected for their historical context following the 1960s coin shortage.

What Is 1967 Jefferson Nickel Worth?

The typical price range for 1967 Jefferson Nickel is $0 - $0 based on recent sales. However, values can vary depending on the item's condition, rarity, and other factors such as:

• The presence of 'Full Steps' on the reverse Monticello image significantly increases value for high-grade specimens.
• Overall strike quality and the presence of original mint luster from the 1967 production run.
• Surface preservation, where coins free of heavy bag marks or scratches command the higher end of the $0.10-$0.25 range.
• The inclusion of the coin in a Special Mint Set (SMS) which features a higher quality finish than standard circulation strikes.

How to Identify 1967 Jefferson Nickel?

• Look for the absence of a mint mark, as all 1967 nickels were produced at the Philadelphia mint without one.
• Verify the composition is the standard 75% copper and 25% nickel alloy used for the post-war series.
• Check for the designer's initials 'FS' which were restored to the base of Jefferson's portrait starting in 1966.
• Examine the reverse for the sharp details of the Monticello plantation, specifically the steps and pillars.

History of 1967 Jefferson Nickel

The Jefferson Nickel was introduced in 1938, replacing the Buffalo Nickel. It features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President, on the obverse, and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. During World War II, from 1942 to 1945, the composition of the nickel was temporarily changed to an alloy of copper, silver, and manganese to conserve nickel for the war effort. This coin, minted in 1967, is part of the standard copper-nickel series.