1942-S 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 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $6.05 | 1942-S Jefferson Silver War Nickel - Scarce Better Date No Reserve #L5771 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $5.50 | 1942-S Jefferson Silver War Nickel - Scarce Better Date No Reserve #L5772 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $7.44 | SELLING AS SHOWN - 1942 S 5c JEFFERSON WAR NICKEL *** 35% SILVER *** 619 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | PCGS 65 | $33.43 | 1942-S JEFFERSON WAR NICKEL ✪ PCGS MS-65 5C COIN SILVER UNC BU 353 TRUSTED D065 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $34.00 | Uncirculated 1942-S San Francisco Mint Silver Jefferson Nickel |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $5.99 | 1942 S JEFFERSON NICKEL • 35% Silver • #91 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $4.26 | 1942 S Jefferson War Nickel T178 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Raw (ungraded) | $12.50 | 1942-S Jefferson Nickel - Choice Gem Brilliant Uncirculated Lustrous #L5229 |
| Jul 12, 2026 | NGC 67 | $113.50 | 1942-S 5c Silver NGC MS67+ Jefferson Nickel Rainbow Toned Lustrous San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1942-S Jefferson Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1942-S Jefferson Nickel sells for around $13. 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.
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