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1952-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 30,638,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1400 |
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Denver's 1952 Jefferson nickel mintage was 30,638,000 coins, a substantial production year. 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 1952-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of early-1950s Denver production and represents the continued stability of Jefferson nickel quality during the Korean War period. Gem-quality Full Steps examples are available through specialist channels at modest premiums over common-date baselines.
The 1952-D is representative of Denver's routine Jefferson nickel production during a period of consistent output. The facility was producing nickels alongside other denominations at steady rates, contributing to the overall American coinage supply that kept commerce moving through the early Cold War years.
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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) | $3.50 | $4 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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