Kenndey’s half dollars were first time made in 1964 after his assassination in 1964. In 1938 Buffalo nickel stopped making and Jefferson nickels were started. This coin’s name was given to Jefferson when his photo was added on the front side. They have been in circulation for over eighty years and are important for collectors. How much is a 1963 nickel worth?
1963 Nickel Value Chart
| Grade | D Nickel | D Nickel Full Steps | No Mint Mark Nickel | No Mint Mark Nickel Full Steps |
Proof No Mint Mark Nickel
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| MS 60 | $2 | $150 | $2 | $10 | |
| MS 64+ | $12 | $4,000 | $12 | $50 | |
| MS 65+ | $50 | $7,500 | $18 | $185 | |
| MS 66+ | $1,650 | – | $125 | $1,400 | |
| MS 67+ | – | – | $3,500 | $4,750+ | |
| PR/PF 70 DCAM | – | – | – | – | $15,000 |
History Of 1963 Nickel
The nickel 5C is part of a series of US coins that have silver components. it was added in 1966 when made in place of silver half dime. A hundred years later coins with pure copper core were made. In the 1966 Civil War, both gold and silver had a low supply due to being used in war. So US Mint made base metal coins and started 3C coins in 1865. After their public approval nickels were added. Also in the 1960s due to the high prices of silver people started saving coins. The coins are made with cupro-nickel composition. after 1965 years dime and quarts replaced Sivler with cupronickel cladding and Half Dollars in 1971. Total 458,756,750 1963 Jefferson Nickel made out of them 178,851,645 1963 nickel (No Mint mark), 3,075,645 1963 nickel (proof), and 276,829,460 1963 D nickel.
1963 No Mint Mark Nickel Value
The Philadelphia Mint made 178,851,645 1963 Jefferson nickels without a mint mark. This mint made a large number of coins but this year it made 100 million coins less than D mint. Their larger number makes them less costly coins have a value of about five cents.
- The circulated condition value is 0.05 dollar
- MS=11 dollars
- MS 67+ sold for 3408 dollars in 2019
- Full step coin sold for 3600 dollars
1963 Jefferson (Proof) Nickel Value
From the Philadelphia Mint, there is proof coins with no mint mark were made. There were 3,075,645 coins made. Their lower number is due to a difficult manufacturing process they needed proper working for smooth shine and texture. Based on condition their value can be from 0.25 dollars to 28 dollars or higher based on condition. The CAM and DAM grades coins are of high value. They were sold for 978 dollars in an auction in 2012.
- 3,075,645 coins were made by P Mint in 1963.
- Its thickness is 1.95mm and its diameter is 21.20 mm
- Its face value is zero dollars.
- The normal value is $0.05 to $978
- Design made by Felix Schlag and has smooth edge and round shape
- Its weight is five grams and made with 75% Copper, 25% Nickel.
1963 D Jefferson Nickel Value
There were more than 200 million coins made by D Mint. The D mint is a larger number of coins and is distributed to cllecto.rs and the coin market. The coins come with a D mint mark close to a photo of Monticello.
- Good condition value is 0.05 to 16 dollars
- MS66+ coins sold for $1,320 in auction 2019
- Full step coins sold for 9200 dollars
Features Of The 1963 Nickel
Obverse Of 1963 Nickel
The front side of the coin has a photo of Thomas Jefferson third president of the USA. His face is facing left having the motto IN GOD WE TRUST also on this side. There is a star and date also added on this side.
Reverse Of 1963 Nickel
On this side, there is a Monticello mansion added and its name is also on this side, and a mint mark exists. The motto E Pluribus Unum with Denomination Five Cents and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is also on this side.
Some other features of 1963 Nickel are:
- It has a smooth reedless edge and a diameter is 21.21 mm
- Weight is five grams and composition is 25 percent nickle and 75 percent nickel
1963 Nickel Errors
Double Die Error
Double die error occurs when the die is struck on a coin double. These coins come with doubling effects on letters of words, and mint marks. Coins with this error have value from five to ninety dollars.
Full Steps error
The 1963 nickels are not accurately struck on the steps at the Monticello entrance in some coins. That is due to that planchet alloy is hard. The design causes issues adjusting the die to high on both sides of the coins. The other reason for the weak step use of older and damaged dies. But we can find nickels having 5 or 6 seen steps marked called Full steps. Coins with this error are rare and high-value
- The 1963 D with full steps error has a value from 20 to 3300 dollars and sold for 9200 dollars in 2008.
- 1963 without mint mark sold for 3600 dollars in 2020
Double Struck & Cleaned Error
Mostly when we have older coins and try to clean them. This cleaning process will decrease value as cleaned coins are graded as genuine. it will reduce the coin’s value. The doubled struck-off center nickel comes with some part of design removed. Coins with this error can be sold for 115 dollars in mint state
Nickel Struck On Cent Planchet
it occurs when workers of coins minted by mistake sue planchets of older minted coins for nickel mintae. We can define the 1963 nickels with this error through a light look and small dia. Coins with this error have a value of ten to three twenty dollars.
Off-Center error
it occurs when the die strike planchet is not configured in an accurate position and an empty area is created on coins. So some details on coins are not easy to notice. This can be sold from three to two fifty dollars.
Improper Annealing
Due to planchet cutter overheating copper and nickel composition separated. So in place of nickel copper layer is added on coins and makes it back colors. The dark look can be due to the addition of dust particles or grease struck on the planchet during minting. The coins with this error are known as Black Beauty Jefferson Nickel and have a value of about 100 to 150 dollars.
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Faqs
Why1963 Jefferson Nickel Rare?
As of 1963 jefferon nickel has half a billion mintage making them circulation currently. These coins are normally common due to larger mint but black beauty coins error are of high value and rare
Are there any 1963 nickels worth anything?
| Most Valueable 1963 nickels | |||
| Mint Mark | Grade | Price | Auction House |
| D | MS 65 Full Steps | $9,200 sold in (2008) | Heritage Auctions |
| – | MS 67 Full Steps | $3,600 sold in (2020) | Heritage Auctions |
| – | MS 67+ | $3,408 sold in (2019) | LRC Auctions |
| D | MS 66+ | $1,320 sold in (2019) | Heritage Auctions |
| – | PR 70 | $978 sold in (2012) | Heritage Auctions |
| – | PR 69 DCAM | $881 sold in (2013) | Heritage Auctions |
| D | PR 66 CAM | $190 sold in (2019) | eBay |
How much is a 1963 nickel worth with no mint mark?
What is the rarest Jefferson nickel?
1942-D D Over Horizontal D is rare and high value comes with the value of $32,200
How much is a 1964 nickel worth?
In caution records the value of 1963 nickels can be of 9000 dollars and in the open market can have a value from five to three hundred dollars.
What does a 1963 nickel weigh?
- 1942-1945 coins made with 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese and have smooth edges.
- 1946-Present coins made with 75% Copper, 25% Nickel and have a diameter of 21.2 and weight of five grams, and a smooth edge.
Does 1963 nickel have silver?
There is no silver existing, it is a cupronickel coin so it is called nickel. it has 25 percent nickel and 75 percent copper with a diameter of 21.2mm and mass is five grams and a smooth edge. The composition of coins from 1942 to 1945 was 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese.
What is a 1963 D nickel worth?
The value of a Jefferson nickel 1963 in the circulated condition is from 0.10 to 0.20 dollars. The 1963 D nickels in, uncirculated condition have a value of $1000.
What year of nickels are worth money?
- 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel=$3,737,500
- 1918 7-D Buffalo Nickel= $350,750
- 1926 S Buffalo Nickel=$322,000
- 1,916 Buffalo Nickel=$281,750