Price Guide for 2012 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.

2012-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $199.75
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $219.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $200.00
2012-D Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $3.95 – $179.00
2012-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $9.00 – $40.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $149.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $1.00 – $28.00
2012-P Nickel Jamie Franki, FS (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $8.00 – $111.50
2012-S Nickel First Strike, DCAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $15.00 – $25.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.48 – $234.55
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $1.00 – $50.00

Design and Specifications of the 2012 Nickel

The 2012 Jefferson Nickel continues the design that has been in use since 1938, with some modifications. Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, is featured on the obverse, while his home, Monticello, appears on the reverse. The obverse design was slightly updated in 2006 to feature a forward-facing portrait of Jefferson, providing more detail to his features.

Weight 5.0 grams
Diameter 21.21 mm
Mint Marks P, D
Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel
Obverse Design Profile of Thomas Jefferson, designed by Felix Schlag (modified by Jamie Franki)
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 2012 Nickels. While these coins are common in circulated grades, uncirculated specimens in high grades (MS65 and above) can command a premium.

Collectors seek coins with sharp strikes, full luster, and minimal contact marks. The steps on Monticello are often a focal point for grading, with fully struck steps being highly desirable.

Philadelphia, P

Mintage: 280,680,000

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 collected as part of date sets

Denver, D

Mintage: 513,600,000

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 collected as part of date sets

Toning can significantly impact value, with attractively toned specimens often commanding a premium. Full Step designations, where all six steps on Monticello are clearly visible, can also increase a coin’s value.

While not particularly rare, 2012 Nickels in superb gem condition (MS67 and above) are scarce and can be valuable to collectors assembling high-grade sets. However, as modern issues, they generally do not command the premiums seen in older nickel series.

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