What is the value of a 1939 US nickel?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter to the right of Monticello. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2014:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $0.12

Moderately worn - $0.18

Slightly worn - $0.24

Almost no wear - $1.60

Uncirculated - $2.22 to $130.00 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $2.88

Moderately worn - $3.72

Slightly worn - $5.10

Almost no wear - $23.10

Uncirculated - $40.25 to $234.00

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $0.54

Moderately worn - $0.90

Slightly worn - $1.74

Almost no wear - $80

Uncirculated - $13.80 to $364.00

The value of a 1939 nickel is between 50 cents and $5 depending on its condition. Unlike more recent nickels, these saw extensive use in their time due to lower prices.