1977 Nickel Value: Features, Error, Types & Mint Mark

Jefferson nickel coins made in 1965 are modern Jefferson nickels, and they are still in circulation and minting. The Jefferson nickels were made after replacing the Buffalo nickels in 1938, which were made for the first time in 1913. Jefferson nickels are important coins for collectors and have high value. The 1977 nickel is also part of the Jefferson nickel series and are rare with high value. These coins, due to their modern type liked by collectors and preserved in low grade, are of high value. Here we will cover details for features, errors, and types for 1977 nickels.

1977 Nickel Value Chart

Type	Grade / Condition	1957 No Mint Mark	1957-D	Features
Circulated	Good (G-4)	$0.05 – $0.10	$0.05 – $0.10	Typical signs of wear
	Fine (F-12)	$0.10 – $0.15	$0.10 – $0.15	Slightly more detail
	Very Fine (VF-20)	$0.15 – $0.20	$0.15 – $0.20	Moderate wear, visible details
Uncirculated	MS63	$12	$18	Entry-level mint state
	MS65	$40	$100	Higher quality mint state
	MS67	$3,500	$15,000	Premium quality
Proof	MS69	$550	—	Philadelphia Mint only
	MS69, CAM	$3,000	—	Cameo version
	MS68, DCAM	$7,475	—	Deep Cameo version, most valuable proof

1977 No Mint Mark Nickel Value

The Philadelphia mint made about 585,376,000 nickels in 1977. These coins do not have a mint mark. The circulated condition coins are about ten cents to $1 based on condition and rarity. Normally these coins in circulated conditions are face value. The regular strike 1977 nickel coins sold in 2023 for $1725. Full step sold in 2019 for $4,495.

The MS66 grade nickels are about $50. An MS63 grade 1977 nickel sold in 2003 for $1,725. Full-step 1977 nickels are about $40, and MS66 full-step can get in $900.

1977 D Jefferson nickel value

The Denver Mint also made Jefferson nickels in 1977. MS65 grade coins are common, and MS66 grade 1977 D are rare. The MS67 with a higher grade is rare and of high value.

The value of these coins is based on grade and condition. Uncirculated 1977 nickels are about 10 cents, and uncirculated conditions can get in raw conditions about 50 cents. Uncirculated 1977 D nickels in pristine condition have a value of about $250. In 2021 sold for $4,320.

The 1977 D nickels A full set of MS64 grade is $15, and MS66 grade is $250. MS67 are rare grade coins that can be worth about $5000.

1977 S Proof Nickel Value

The S mint made proof coins, and these coins come with a shiny surface like a mirror. Polished dies are used for making proof coins. The 1977 S proof nickel comes in high grade PR69 deep cameo grade. It is rare and comes in PR70 Deep Cameo conditions. It was also sold in 2007 for about $1900.

The mint made about 3,251,152 minted nickels in 1977. DCAM-grade coins are for different grades that have value.

PR66 grade is about $7, PR67 grade is $8, PR68 grade is $10, and PR69 grade is $20.

History of the 1977 Jefferson Nickel

The Jefferson nickels were made as replacements for Buffalo nickels, coins that were made from 1913 to 1938. Thomas Jefferson nickels are 4th 5-cent coins. This coin has a photo of the 3rd USA president on the front side. The other side of the coins has Monticello on the reverse. Jefferson is important in USA history and a Founding Father.

He was the first US secretary and also was a diplomat, philosopher, architect, and lawyer. The design of these coins was made by Felix Schlag through a competition. He won a reward for thisn: $1000.

Jefferson nickels are collectible, and 1977 nickels were made by different mints in different quantities.

Nickel	Minted
1977 no mint mark nickel	585,376,000
1977 D nickel	297,313,460
1977 S nickel proofs	3,251,152
Total	885,940,612

Features of the 1977 Jefferson Nickel

obverse of 1977 Jefferson nickel

The 1977 nickel front side comes with a photo of President Jefferson, and this side of the coin comes with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST and the word LIBERTY. The minting date, 1977, is written there.

Reverse of the 1977 Jefferson nickel

The 1977 Jefferson nickel’s back side features a photo of Monticello, the home of President, which is a national site and a National Historic Landmark. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is also on this side, and the denomination MONTICELLO is seen there.

Some other features of 1977 nickels are as follows.

Face value	Five cents
Shape	Round
Compound	copper + nickel
Coin thickness	0.07677 inches
Coin diameter	0.83504 inches
Coin weight	0.17637 ounces
Edge	Plain

1977 Jefferson Nickel Errors List

Die Cud error

This type of error has damaged areas on both sides of the coins. It raised and has been misdesigned. This nickel has a cud error due to a damaged die. The value of coins with this error is about $40.

Nickel cud with the filled D mint mark

This type of error comes with cud and filled D mint mark errors. It is due to damaged dies and grease accumulation, and this coin is liked by collectors. It has a value of about $10.

Off-center

The 1977 nickel has an off-center error during the strike, and some part of the design is missing. The value of this error, based on the percentage off center, that is is10 percent off center, is about $10 to $20, and 50 percent off center is high value, about $100.

Wrong planchet, planchet

In this error, 1977 nickels were struck with the wrong planchet; for this error one-cent planchet was used. So nickel has a small and thin size. This coin comes with a copper-like color and a value of more than $160, and some high coins have sold for thousands of dollars at auctions.

FAQ

Is the 1977 Jefferson nickel rare?

The Jefferson nickels 1977 nickels are relatively rare since not very old. But some high-grade and errored coins are rare and high value. These coins are worth thousands of dollars.

Which 1977 Jefferson nickel high value?

Nickel	Mint Mark	Grade	Full Steps	Price	Year Sold
1977	None	MS 67	Yes	$4,495	2,019
1977	D	MS 67	Yes	$4,320	2,021
1977	S	PR 70	Yes	$1,840	2007
1977	None	MS 63	No	$1,725	2003
1977	D	MS 67	No	$247	2018

What is the value of a 1977 no mint mark Jefferson nickel ?

Philadelphia-minted 1977 nickels do not have a mint mark. These coins exist in circulated condition and have a value of 5 cents to $35. Some full-step coins are high value; that is, about $500, according to grade.

What is the most valuable Jefferson nickel?

Mint	Year	Grade	Error	Full Steps	Price (USD)	Year Sold
S	1,954	MS 67	Regular	Yes	$35,250	2,020
D	1,954	MS 65	Regular	Yes	$33,600	2,021
Philadelphia		SP 68	Special Strike	Yes	$32,900	2,016
D	1949	MS 67	D/S Overmintmark Error	No	$32,900	2,014
D	1942	MS 64	D/Horizontal D Error	No	$32,200	2,006

What nickels are not easy to find?

The 2009 Jefferson nickels are rare and low mintage. These coins are not easy to find.

39,840,000, while the Denver Mint only had 46,800,000 business strikes.

Do Jefferson Nickels have silver?

The Jefferson nickel with silver composition was made from 1942 to 1945. This coin has 35 percent silver. The silver weight in the coin is 0.5625 ounces. The composition of these coins is 75% copper and 25% nickel, which is still used today.

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