Price Guide for 1980 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: $81.00 – $720.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $199.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1.00 – $42.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $127.00 – $161.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $5,875.00
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eBayCirculated: $3.33Uncirculated: $0.99 – $2,495.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $1.00 – $45.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $3,120.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.38 – $300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $275.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $5.00 – $1,528.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.01 – $568.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3.00Uncirculated: $3.00 – $85.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $546.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4.51 – $300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $250.00
Design and Specifications of the 1980 Nickel
The 1980 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 continuation of high-volume nickel production to meet the demands of commerce in the United States.
| Weight | 5.0 grams |
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| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D |
| 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 1980 nickels, particularly for high-grade specimens. While circulated examples are abundant and hold little premium over face value, uncirculated coins in MS65 and above can command higher prices.
Coins with full steps (clear steps on Monticello) are particularly desirable and can fetch significant premiums. The quality of the strike, presence of luster, and absence of contact marks are key factors in determining grade and value.
Mintage: 593,004,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 502,042,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Toning can significantly impact the desirability and value of 1980 nickels. Coins with attractive, natural toning may command premiums among collectors. Additionally, error coins, such as those with doubled dies or off-center strikes, while rare for this year, can be valuable if discovered.
The overall abundance of 1980 nickels means that only exceptional examples in very high grades or with unique characteristics are likely to command significant premiums in the numismatic market.
