Price Guide for 1941 Nickel Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $3,800.00Uncirculated: $13.00 – $5,175.00
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eBayCirculated: $29.87Uncirculated: $4.26 – $1,150.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $12,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $24.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $336.00
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eBayCirculated: $2.00 – $60.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $1,900.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $3.00Uncirculated: $4.00 – $575.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $630.00
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eBayCirculated: $3.25Uncirculated: $2.92 – $260.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $3.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $1,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9.00 – $8,913.00
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eBayCirculated: $495.00Uncirculated: $19.05 – $2,700.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $10.00 – $3,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $150.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $11,400.00
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eBayUncirculated: $7.95 – $555.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $8,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $200.00 – $420.00Uncirculated: $11.00 – $18,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $415.00Uncirculated: $21.00 – $829.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $22.00 – $26.00Uncirculated: $30.00 – $10,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $6.00 – $311.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $2,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.00 – $43.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $934.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $2.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $1,150.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,116.25
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $80.00 – $650.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $12.00Uncirculated: $62.00 – $288.00
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eBayUncirculated: $41.00 – $349.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $45.00Uncirculated: $50.00 – $575.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $156.00 – $329.00
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eBayUncirculated: $22.50 – $550.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $60.00 – $600.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,175.00 – $1,840.00
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eBayCirculated: $61.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $5.00 – $132.00Uncirculated: $140.00 – $1,600.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $85.00 – $705.00
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eBayUncirculated: $168.50 – $499.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $18.00 – $140.00Uncirculated: $160.00 – $1,350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $540.50
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eBayUncirculated: $295.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $175.00 – $700.00
Design and Specifications of the 1941 Nickel
The 1941 Jefferson Nickel was part of the series that began in 1938, replacing the Buffalo Nickel. This year marked a significant increase in nickel production due to the growing need for coinage as the United States prepared for potential involvement in World War II. The Jefferson Nickel design would remain largely unchanged until 2004, making it one of the longest-running coin designs in U.S. history.
| Weight | 5.0 grams |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (no mint mark), D, S |
| Composition | 75% copper, 25% nickel |
| Obverse Design | Profile of Thomas Jefferson facing left, designed by Felix Schlag |
| Reverse Design | Monticello, Jefferson's home, designed by Felix Schlag |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1941 Jefferson Nickels. While these coins are common in circulated grades, they become increasingly valuable in higher mint state conditions. Coins graded MS65 and above can command significant premiums, especially for the Denver and San Francisco issues.
Key factors affecting condition include:
1. Luster: Original mint luster is highly prized, with fully lustrous coins being more valuable.
2. Strike: Well-struck coins with full details, especially on Monticello’s steps, are more desirable.
3. Surface preservation: Coins free from contact marks, scratches, and other imperfections are more valuable.
Mintage: 203,265,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, but scarce in gem (MS65+) condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade examples
Mintage: 53,432,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Slightly more challenging to find in gem condition compared to Philadelphia
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, with higher demand for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 43,445,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: More challenging to find in gem condition
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High for well-preserved examples
Several factors can influence the value of 1941 Jefferson Nickels beyond mintage and condition:
1. Toning: Nicely toned examples, especially those with attractive rainbow colors, can command premiums.
2. Full Steps: Coins showing complete steps on Monticello are highly sought after and more valuable.
3. Historical significance: As a pre-war issue, these coins hold interest for collectors of World War II era coinage.
4. Set completion: Many collectors seek high-grade examples from all three mints to complete date and mint mark sets.
While not particularly rare, high-grade 1941 nickels remain popular among collectors due to their historical context and the challenge of finding well-preserved specimens from all mints.
