1975-D Nickel Error Guide: How to Spot the $750+ Misplaced Mint Mark

The Hidden Treasure in Your Pocket Change

While most nickels are worth face value, the 1975-D Jefferson nickel with a misplaced mint mark can fetch 130to130to750+ depending on condition. This subtle minting error is still being found in circulation today, making it one of the most exciting modern coin errors to hunt for.

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How to Identify the Valuable 1975-D Nickel

Key Identification Features:

✅ Date: Must be 1975 only
✅ Mint Mark: “D” (Denver)
✅ Error Position: Mint mark squished between the “5” and Jefferson’s portrait
✅ Normal Position: Mint mark should be clearly to the right of the date

![Side-by-side comparison showing correct vs. misplaced mint mark]

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Current Market Values (2024)

Condition	Ungraded Value	PCGS/NGC Graded Value
Circulated	130−130−250	300−300−500 (XF-AU)
Uncirculated	400−400−600	$750+ (MS63+)
Recent Sales:
– eBay 5/2024: $675 (MS62)
– Heritage 3/2024: $525 (AU58)

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Step-by-Step Authentication Guide

1. Verify the Date & Mint Mark

• Must be 1975-D (no other years have this error)
• Use a 10x loupe ($5 on Amazon) to examine mint mark position

2. Check Mint Mark Placement

• Error Coin: “D” touches or overlaps the “5” in the date
• Normal Coin: “D” sits cleanly to the right of the date

3. Assess Condition

• Uncirculated Examples:
  ✓ Full steps on Monticello
  ✓ No bag marks on Jefferson’s cheek
• Circulated Examples:
  ✓ Mint mark still clearly misplaced
  ✓ Minimal corrosion/cleaning

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Where to Find These Error Nickels

Best Hunting Methods:

1. Bank Rolls (Ask for old nickel rolls)
2. Estate Sales (Check coin collections)
3. Coin Shops (Some overlook this error)

Pro Tip: Focus on Denver-mint nickel rolls from the 1970s.

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How to Sell for Maximum Profit

For Ungraded Coins (130−130−600):

• eBay: List as “1975-D Nickel Misplaced Mint Mark Error”
• Facebook Coin Groups: Lower fees than eBay
• Local Coin Shows: Dealers pay 60-80% of retail

For Graded Coins ($750+):

• Heritage Auctions: Best for high-value errors
• PCGS/NGC Set Registry: Direct offers from collectors
• Error Coin Specialists: Like Fred Weinberg & Co.

Grading Cost: 30−30−75 (worth it for MS63+ examples)

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“I Found One! Now What?” Checklist

1. Don’t Clean It! (Kills value)
2. Photograph under natural light
3. Compare to PCGS CoinFacts examples
4. Get Second Opinion on r/coins (Reddit)

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FAQ

Q: How many of these error nickels exist?
A: Estimated 5,000-10,000, but most are circulated.

Q: Could this be post-mint damage?
A: Authentic errors show flow lines from the die – consult experts.

Q: Are 1975 nickels without the error valuable?
A: Only in MS67+ grades (50−50−100).

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