Grading and Valuation
1952 Nickel Value: Regular Issues vs. Rare Errors (Mint Marks Matter)
When it comes to mid-20th-century U.S. coinage, few coins are as deceptively simple—and potentially surprising—as the 1952 Jefferson nickel. For most people, it’s just an old five-cent coin that occasionally pops up in pocket change. But understanding the true 1952 Jefferson nickel value means digging deeper into mint marks, grades, and minting errors—some of which can dramatically elevate a coin’s market price.