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1949
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 60,652,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1387 |
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Philadelphia struck 60,652,000 Jefferson nickels in 1949, a modest decline from the late-1940s peak as commercial demand began to stabilize after the immediate post-war expansion. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are generally strong, and Full Steps examples exist in adequate numbers for specialist demand.
The 1949 Philadelphia is typical of late-1940s Jefferson production and is a straightforward acquisition. 1949 was the year NATO was established, the Soviet Union detonated its first atomic bomb, and Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Cold War framework that would dominate international relations for decades was taking shape through all these events.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1949 without difficulty. The coin fills its slot in the date-and-mint sequence as a typical late-1940s issue. For high-grade specialists, Gem-quality Full Steps examples are readily available through major dealer inventories.
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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) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $2 | $2.50 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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