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Nickels Jefferson 1979-S : Type 2 - Clear S
1979 S Jefferson Nickels : Type 2 - Clear S
Pre-War Composition
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Mass / Weight: 5 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): The 1979 Type 2 Clear S Jefferson Nickel has a much clearer and defined S mintmark as depicted in the image above.
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-65)
- - - - - - - - $2.44
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1979-S Jefferson Nickel (Type 2 - Clear S Variety) (Proof Coin) is Worth $2.44 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $0.0574
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Owned By: JnVMoore Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PR65
Owned By: Ronzo Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Owned By: tbric52 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PR-65
1979 S Jefferson Nickel from Proof Set
Owned By: lkelley Certification Agency: US Mint
Condition: Proof
94213 C 1
Owned By: bigslim Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PR 65
Owned By: Boilerup Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Proof
The RARE one!!
Owned By: 1028kenj Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: PR67 Ultra Deep Cameo