USA Coin Book
Nickels Jefferson 1979-S : Type 1 - Filled S
1979 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 1979 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 1979-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: $0.0547
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Owned By: Ronzo Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Great details, will be a good addition to any collection
Owned By: ewoss Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof
Owned By: larryvgray Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
1979S BU JN$.05
Owned By: 1currency1 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof - Please Grade For Yourselves!
Willing to trade for my wantlist items
Owned By: sirquasar62 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
1979 S Jefferson Nickel from Proof Set
Owned By: lkelley Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof - Toned
Owned By: mcdwho Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof
Owned By: lija66 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PF67 PLUS
Gem Proof
Owned By: dhancasky Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Gem Proof
1979 S Jefferson Nickel NCG PR69 Ultra Cameo Type 1
Owned By: coinfan Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 2549289-011
Condition: PF69 Ultra Cameo