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1938 Jefferson Nickels

Pre-War Composition

Mintage: 19,515,365

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: Felix Schlag

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.):

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)
$0.21	$0.26	$0.32	$0.53	$1.08	$1.63	$3.14	$19	$134

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1938 Jefferson Nickel is Worth $0.26 in Average Condition and can be Worth $3.14 to $19 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $134 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: $0.0483

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  1938 P Jefferson Nickels -#4a
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  Seller: whcwa
  Condition: Uncirculated
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  1938 P Jefferson Nickel
  The coin in the picture is the coin you will receive. See Pictures
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  Seller: kyoung0
  Condition: See Pictures
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  1938 P Jefferson Nickel G498
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel UNC
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  Condition: UNC spots
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel MS-66 (GEM+) SHARP STRIKE!
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  Condition: MS-66 (GEM+)
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel MS-65 (GEM) SHARP STRIKE!
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  Condition: MS-65 (GEM)
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel MS-64 (Near Gem) SHARP STRIKE!
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  Condition: MS-64 (Near Gem)
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  The first of the Jefferson Nickels: 1938- P
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel
  Certified
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  Seller: pinger40
  Certification Agency: PCGS
  Certification Number: 4000.6/82252343
  Condition: MS-66
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  Jefferson Nickel 1938-P
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  Seller: kinkadek
  Condition: AU
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  1938-P, 1953-P, 1958-P JEFFERSON NICKELS >> circulated <<
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  Seller: morgan777
  Condition: circulated
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel MS-65 (GEM) Strong Strike
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  Seller: atchisonbj
  Condition: MS-65 (GEM)
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  JEFFERSON NICKLES 1938-1961 (TOTAL COINS 28)
  BEAUTIFUL F-UNC NICKLES AVG-UNC STARTER SET (SEE DATES IN ITEM DISTRUPTION)
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  Seller: Washington13
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  1938-P Jefferson Nickel
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  Seller: Cal
  Condition: MS
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel BU
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  Condition: BU
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel BU - with steps!!!
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  Condition: BU with steps
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel BU - with steps!!!
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  Condition: BU with steps
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel UNC
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  Condition: UNC
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel BU - with steps!!!
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  Condition: BU with steps
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel
  First year.
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  Seller: fiveocoinco
  Condition: Au++
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  1938 P Jefferson Nickel (F-12)
  Pictures are of coin up for sale.
  $0.60
  Seller: Leyendecker
  Condition: F-12
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  1938 P Jefferson Nickel (VG-8)
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  $0.45
  Seller: Leyendecker
  Condition: VG-8
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  1938 P Jefferson Nickel (G-4)
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  $0.35
  Seller: Leyendecker
  Condition: G-4
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel MS-65 (GEM) 2 Steps Strong Strike!
  All Steps Are Visible Under All the Pillars!
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  Seller: atchisonbj
  Condition: MS-65 (GEM)
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  1938 Jefferson Nickel MS-65 (GEM) Strong Strike
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  Seller: atchisonbj
  Condition: MS-65 (GEM)