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1979 S Jefferson Nickels : All Varieties
Pre-War Composition
Mintage: 3,677,175
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 S Proof Jefferson Nickel was produced in two types. One type was the Type 1 Filled S in which the mint mark was not as clear and partially filled in - depicted on the left side of the mint mark comparison image. The second type was the Type 2 Clear S in which the mintmark was clearer and larger - depicted on the right side of the mint mark comparison image.
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) |
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MELT VALUE: $0.0536
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