1950-P Jefferson Nickel

My Thoughts:

This coin is a sneaky tough year and mm. Being the sister coin to the famous “key” of the series, 1950-D, the 1950-P falls under the radar until you try to find a nice looking Full Step example for your set. It’s not quite an “impossible” date for Full Step, just difficult. And not many have graded, overall. A nice looking MS65FS is by far the best grade for your money.

Key Coin Details:

  • Mintage: 9.80 million

  • Strike & Luster Quality: Well below average

  • Full Step Frequency: Uncommon

  • MS66 Frequency: Uncommon

  • PCGS MS66FS to MS66 Ratio: 20.2%

  • Top Grade (PCGS): MS67FS (Pop 15/0)

Our Price Guide and PCGS Populations:

  • PCGS MS66: $45 (Pop 297)

  • PCGS MS67: $350 (Pop 9, 1 higher)

  • PCGS MS65FS: $60 (Pop 83)

  • PCGS MS66FS: $350 (Pop 60)

  • PCGS MS67FS: $3,500 (Pop 15, 0 higher)

Last updated 10/12/2026

Source Notes:

All images and pop counts came from PCGS.com/coinfacts. All price guide info was an approximate average from past sales on Heritage Auctions and Great Collections, specifically for PCGS graded coins (to maintain consistency). We also occasionally pull info and inspiration from a great book called, The Jefferson Nickel Analyst, by Bernard A. Nagengast.

PCGS Full Steps: YES

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PCGS Full Steps: NO

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PCGS Grade: MS67

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PCGS Grade: MS66

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PCGS Grade: MS65

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