1947-S
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 24,720,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1383 |
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San Francisco struck 24,720,000 Jefferson nickels in 1947, a moderate production that places the 1947-S in the mid-range scarcity category. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are variable, and Full Steps examples command modest premiums for well-struck pieces.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1947-S without difficulty. The coin is typical of late-1940s San Francisco Jefferson production and is a straightforward acquisition. The 1947-S was among the final years of significant San Francisco circulation-strike Jefferson nickel production before the facility began its transition to primarily proof coinage.
Gem-quality Full Steps 1947-S nickels exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand but require searching. For high-grade collectors, the coin represents a typical mid-range acquisition that does not demand the premium pricing of true semi-keys but commands modest premiums for strike quality alongside technical grade.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.30 | $0.35 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.35 | $0.40 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $1 | $1.50 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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