Thursday, February 5, 2026

1964-D Jefferson Nickel

​What Makes a 1964 Nickel Valuable?

​For a 1964 nickel to have significant value (over $100), it generally needs one of the following:

  1. Full Steps (FS): The steps on the back of the coin (Monticello) must be perfectly struck and clearly separated. Your coin's steps are worn smooth from use.
  2. Special Mint Sets (SMS): A tiny number of prototype coins were made with a satin-like finish. These are almost never found in circulation.
  3. Major Errors: Dramatic errors like being struck on a penny planchet or being significantly off-center.
How much now the Value?