Althought this nickel is quite old, it is not so valuable. In fact it is worth only five cents. In 2006, the value listed for a 1948 Jefferson nickel MS-60 in pretty good condition was one dollar.
With any coin, you need to look at a variety of figures before attempting to estimate the value. The first thing you should look at on your 1948 Jef. nickel, is that it has no D or S mintmark, meaning that it is a Philadelphia mint coin. In 1948, the Philly mint produced almost 90 million Jefferson nickels. The other thing you should look at, is the condition that the coin is in. A 1948 Jefferson nickel PCGS MS-60 (Uncirculated) is worth only one dollar and a MS-65 (Choice Uncirculated) is worth approximately $3.50. So unless your coin was purchased or traded from a collector or somebody else with the means of keeping a 60 year old coin in Uncirculated condition, it isn't worth much more than 0.005 cents over face falue.
what is it worth
with no d or s mint worth
Despite your coin's age it is still a common date among collectors and is worth at most 15 or 20 cents.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. It's made of copper-nickel like all other nickels except the WWII ones with a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello. 1941 is not a rare date for Jefferson nickels. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1941 US nickel?".
It's a Jefferson Nickel not a Monticello Nickel an most are just 5 cents unless it in the grade of FV-20 or better and has a D or S mint mark then value goes up. But without that information an accurate assessment is not possible.
Despite being over 50 years old, it's still worth five cents. There were over two billion nickels dated 1964.
The value of a Jefferson nickel with a p mint mark will vary depending on the year and the condition of the coin itself. A person should have the coin appraised for an accurate value.
July 25, 2009 The value of a circulated Jefferson war nickel is based mainly upon the value of the silver they contain which is $0.78 today. In uncirculated collector coins the values vary greatly with the year and mint mark. To establish an estimated value for an uncirculated Jefferson war nickel, the year and mint mark must be known.
Not enough information. Please post a new question with its date and mint mark.
Despite your coin's age it is still a common date among collectors and is worth at most 15 or 20 cents.
In circulated condition, no added value 1940 Jefferson Nickel; With no mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.20, uncirculated is worth $1.75, proof is worth $37.50. With D mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.25, uncirculated is worth $3.75. With S mint mark, in very fine condition is worth $0.30, uncirculated is worth $3.50.
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Please don't assume that because a coin is old it has to be made of silver. It's made of copper-nickel like all other nickels except the WWII ones with a large mint mark above the dome of Monticello. 1941 is not a rare date for Jefferson nickels. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1941 US nickel?".
It's a Jefferson Nickel not a Monticello Nickel an most are just 5 cents unless it in the grade of FV-20 or better and has a D or S mint mark then value goes up. But without that information an accurate assessment is not possible.
The value would depend on the condition and date of the coin.
100-700 usd
Despite being over 50 years old, it's still worth five cents. There were over two billion nickels dated 1964.
It may be a little older but is very common, just face value.