CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1983 D Jefferson Nickel value at an average of 5 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $6. read more
Nickels dated from 1942 - 1945 were made from silver and pay around 10% of the face value of the amount you have. A 1983 nickel is worth 5 cents to answer your question. This page may be out of date. read more