Is a double headed nickel worth anything?
Mia Phillips
Updated on April 09, 2026
A two-headed coin is worth very little, usually between $3 to $10, depending on how well the crafter made the coin and the face value of the coin. These coins are usually crafted by unscrupulous people looking to make novelty coins, props for magician tricks or create a way to swindle people out of their money.
How much is a 1968 Jefferson nickel worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1968 S Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 5 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $19.
Are Jefferson Head Nickels worth anything?
First minted in 1938; the early years of the Jefferson nickel series are drawing a premium value. Many date and mintmark combination are worth 25 cents or more depending on condition.
What is the most valuable Jefferson head nickel?
Higher grade examples and those with the Full Steps designation will exceed these prices.
- 1964 SMS: $8,750 in MS65.
- 1942-D (D Over Horizontal D): $4,620 in MS65.
- 1939-P (Double Monticello): $1,500 in MS65.
- 1946-D (D Over Inverted D): $1,350 in MS65.
- 1971-S (No S): $780 in PR65.
- 1943-P (3 Over 2, “Fishhook”): $585 in MS65.
Is the Jefferson portrait nickel a rare coin?
The coin you describe is not a rare coin. All of the nickels minted in 2005 had this portrait of Jefferson’s profile off to the left side. Your nickel is worth face value. Don’t be sorry Saundra. Your questions are welcome here. It is curiosity like yours that brings more collectors into the hobby. Please come back again if you have more questions.
When was the reverse of a Jefferson nickel made?
1939 (Reverse of 1940) Jefferson nickel. Image: PCGS The sharper reverse design used for these proof coins was introduced in the middle of 1939. It was unchanged until 2004. This is an example of an overpunched mintmark. As the rest of this list will reveal, it’s not a particularly uncommon type of error.
What’s the value of a two headed nickel?
Fred Weinberg sold a two-tailed Washington quarter for $75,000 USD and a two-tailed Roosevelt Dime for $45,000. The third known two-tailed was a Washington quarter that sold in a Heritage auction for $41,975. “This amazing unique major mint error is the only known U.S. two-headed coin.
Is the Jefferson on the other side of the coin?
If the “shaking hands” are upright, where the jefferson is also upright on the other side. Meaning the reverse was stamped upside down. That this is considered a “coin turn” nickel and its rare and worth more? I couldnt find much else on this but im curious if i have a rare coin.