1938-P Jefferson Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 9 tracked eBay sales — tracking since July 2026.
Computed from 9 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since Jul 2026 · prices updated Jul 14, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Date | Grade | Price | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $1.95 | 1938 Circulated Jefferson nickel. |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $2.55 | 1938-P JEFFERSON NICKEL (AS) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $2.55 | 1938-P JEFFERSON NICKEL (AP) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $2.55 | 1938-P JEFFERSON NICKEL (AN) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $24.99 | 1938 Jefferson Nickel 5c BU UNCIRCULATED Full Steps Semi PROOF LIKE #83370 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $0.99 | 1938P JEFFERSON NICKEL SEMI-KEY!Circulated!DARK TONED! |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $2.44 | AS SHOWN ~ 1938 P JEFFERSON NICKEL ~ PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS FOR CONDITION ~ 504 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | PCGS 64 | $32.00 | PR 64 1938 Jefferson Nickel PCGS PR64 Nice Proof Tone And Shine 5c Coin Graded |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $6.99 | 1938 Jefferson Nickel S - CIRCULATED |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1938-P Jefferson Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1938-P Jefferson Nickel sells for around $3. Top-grade certified examples sell for around $32. These figures come from 9 tracked sales, not a price guide.
Where do these prices come from?
CoinGrader continuously tracks completed eBay sales for this coin. Prices shown are computed from those real transactions (recent sales weighted more heavily, obvious outliers removed) — they are market prices, not catalog or price-guide values.
Should I get my 1938-P Jefferson Nickel graded?
Top-grade examples of this coin sell for around $32 versus roughly $3 raw, so grading can pay off if your coin is high quality. You can upload photos to CoinGrader for an instant AI grade estimate before spending on certification.
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