Learn more about these very valuable collectible coins you might have in your collection. If you've got a few Jefferson nickels in your pocket, give them a closer look. In circulation since 1938 ...

1879 Shield Nickel: $2,400 1937-D 3-Legged Buffalo Nickel: $2,000 1880 Shield Nickel: $2,000 1942-P Jefferson Nickel: $800 1950-D Jefferson Nickel: $600-$800 1939 “Doubled Monticello:” $500 ...

Those were followed by the Liberty Head nickel (1883-1913), Buffalo or Indian Head nickel (1913-1938) and Jefferson nickel (1938-present).

The 1938 nickel will have on its heads side the profile of Thomas Jefferson, on its tails side his Monticello, Va. home. Schlag’s design was chosen by Director of the Mint Nellie Tayloe Ross ...

Those were followed by the Liberty Head nickel (1883-1913), Buffalo or Indian Head nickel (1913-1938) and Jefferson nickel (1938-present).