Price Guide for 1975 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 PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $374.00
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eBayCirculated: $750.00Uncirculated: $3.27 – $300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $275.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.05 – $4,560.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1.00 – $1,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $4,500.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $5,640.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.01 – $2,599.55
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $1,800.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $31.00 – $1,080.00Uncirculated: $9.00 – $115.00
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eBayCirculated: $13.50 – $21.50Uncirculated: $0.99 – $192.09
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1.00 – $90.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $66.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $518.00
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eBayCirculated: $50.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $299.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1.00 – $110.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $455.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $1,955.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $26.00
Design and Specifications of the 1975 Nickel
The 1975 Jefferson Nickel continues the design introduced in 1938, featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. This year marked the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution, though the nickel design remained unchanged from previous years.
| Weight | 5.0 grams |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, P (no mint mark) |
| Composition | 75% copper, 25% nickel |
| Obverse Design | Portrait 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 the value of 1975 nickels. While circulated examples are abundant and hold little premium over face value, uncirculated specimens in high grades (MS65 and above) can command higher prices. The coin’s condition is evaluated based on factors such as:
– Strike quality: Well-struck coins with sharp details are more desirable.
– Luster: Coins with original mint luster are preferred.
– Surface preservation: Fewer contact marks and blemishes increase value.
– Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance appeal to some collectors.
Mintage: 181,772,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS65, scarcer in higher grades
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 401,875,300
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS65, scarcer in higher grades
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
The 1975 nickel is generally common and not considered a key date. However, certain factors can increase its value:
1. Full Steps: Coins with fully visible steps on Monticello are more valuable.
2. Proof issues: While not minted for circulation, 1975 proof nickels from San Francisco (S mint mark) exist and are more valuable.
3. Error coins: Any significant mint errors, such as off-center strikes or die cracks, can increase value.
4. Historical significance: As a coin minted during the U.S. Bicentennial year, it may hold additional interest for some collectors.
