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1951-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 20,460,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1396 |
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Denver struck 20,460,000 Jefferson nickels in 1951, a moderate production that places the 1951-D in the mid-range scarcity category. 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 at modest premiums.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1951-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of early-1950s Denver Jefferson production. For high-grade specialists, finding sharp Full Steps examples is straightforward through major dealer inventories, though premium pricing applies for the best-struck pieces.
The 1951-D is among the standard Denver Jefferson nickels of the Korean War period. Denver continued its routine production schedule for Jefferson nickels through the early 1950s, maintaining steady output while the country's attention was focused on international conflict and domestic political tensions.
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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) | $3 | $3 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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