1971-P Jefferson Nickel Value
Real sold prices from 8 tracked eBay sales — tracking since June 2026.
Photos from recent tracked eBay sales.
Computed from 8 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since Jun 2026 · prices updated Aug 5, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Sale | Grade | Price | Listing |
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Jul 22, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $2.10 | 1971 P Jefferson Nickel Circulated |
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Jul 21, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $3.74 | SELLING AS SHOWN -1971 P UNCIRCULATED JEFFERSON NICKEL WITH FULL STEPS *** 742 |
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Jul 20, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $3.99 | 1971 Jefferson Nickel BU Uncirculated 5c Coin |
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Jul 18, 2026
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PCGS 65 | $15.50 | 1971 Jefferson Nickel- PCGS MS 65 Full Steps- Lustrous- No Reserve #SLA1059 |
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Jul 18, 2026
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PCGS 65 | $15.50 | 1971 Jefferson Nickel- PCGS MS 65 Full Steps- Lustrous- No Reserve #SLA1058 |
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Jun 30, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $2.00 | USA - 1971P - Jefferson Nickel 1st portrait |
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Jun 26, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $2.95 | 1971-P+D+S Uncirculated Jefferson Nickel Five Cent with S Proof (3 Coins) |
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Jun 23, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $1.25 | 1971 Philadelphia Jefferson Uncirculated Business Strike Five Cent Coin! |
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $2.00 | 3 |
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| Jul 2026 | $3.99 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1971-P Jefferson Nickel worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1971-P Jefferson Nickel sells for around $3. Top-grade certified examples sell for around $16. These figures come from 8 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 1971-P Jefferson Nickel graded?
Top-grade examples of this coin sell for around $16 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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