USA Coin Book
Nickels Jefferson 1981-S : Type 1 - Filled S
1981 S Jefferson Nickels : Type 1 - Filled S
Pre-War Composition
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Mass / Weight: 5 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): The 1981 Type 1 Filled S Jefferson Nickel has a smaller S mint mark which is partially filled in and not as clear - as depicted in the image above.
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-65)
- - - - - - - - $6.05
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1981-S Jefferson Nickel (Type 1 - Filled S Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $6.05 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.0546
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NGC Graded PF-69 Ultra Cameo, great coin for a collection
Owned By: ewoss Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 6588822-076
Condition: PF 69 Ultra Cameo
NGC Graded PF-69 Ultra Cameo, great coin for a collection
Owned By: ewoss Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 3976160-008
Condition: PF 69 Ultra Cameo
1981 S PF69 ULTRA CAMEO TYPE 1 NICKEL BROWN LABEL
Owned By: CoinDogs67 Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 5955838-002
Condition: PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
Owned By: larryvgray Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Uncirculated-60
1981 S Jefferson Nickel from Proof Set
Owned By: lkelley Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof
Owned By: CajunCoin1981 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof
Owned By: 1028kenj Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PR67 Ultra Deep Cameo
Gem Proof
Owned By: dhancasky Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Gem Proof