Price Guide for 2017 Nickel Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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eBayUncirculated: $1.25 – $2,520.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $950.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2.01 – $450.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7.00 – $32.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.00 – $800.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $15.00
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eBayUncirculated: $7.50 – $60.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 – $15.00
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eBayCirculated: $13.50Uncirculated: $0.99 – $150.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $25.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $5.46
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $150.00
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eBayUncirculated: $17.50 – $59.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $30.00 – $100.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.99 – $58.00
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eBayUncirculated: $9.99 – $249.00
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eBayUncirculated: $13.50 – $109.42
Design and Specifications of the 2017 Nickel
The 2017 Jefferson Nickel continues the design that has been in use since 1938, with modifications made to the obverse in 2006. This coin represents a long-standing tradition in American coinage, honoring the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.
The year 2017 marked the 79th year of the Jefferson Nickel series, showcasing the enduring legacy of this design in American pocket change.
| Weight | 5.0 grams |
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| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D |
| Composition | 75% copper, 25% nickel |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of Thomas Jefferson facing left, designed by Felix Schlag (modified in 2006 by Jamie Franki) |
| Reverse Design | Monticello, Jefferson's home, designed by Felix Schlag |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a minimal role in the value of 2017 Nickels due to their recent minting and high production numbers. However, coins in pristine, uncirculated condition (MS65 and above) may command a slight premium among collectors seeking high-grade examples for date sets.
Factors such as sharp strike, full luster, and absence of contact marks are important for those seeking top-grade specimens. Attractive toning, while less common on modern nickels, can enhance appeal to some collectors.
Mintage: 1,289,200,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in all grades, including MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily collected as part of date sets
Mintage: 1,162,800,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in all grades, including MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily collected as part of date sets
The 2017 Nickel is a modern, high-mintage coin with little numismatic premium in most cases. However, certain factors can increase value:
1. Error coins: Significant mint errors such as off-center strikes, wrong planchets, or die cracks can be valuable to error collectors.
2. First Day of Issue coins, certified by grading services, may carry a small premium.
3. Special mint sets or proof sets containing 2017 Nickels might be more desirable to collectors than individual circulation strikes.
4. Full Steps designations on high-grade examples, where the steps of Monticello are fully visible, can command higher prices among specialists.
