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1952-S
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 20,572,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1401 |
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San Francisco struck 20,572,000 Jefferson nickels in 1952, a moderate production that places the 1952-S in the mid-range scarcity category. The coin is common in circulated grades and available in Mint State through major dealer inventories. Strike characteristics are variable, and Full Steps examples command meaningful premiums for well-struck pieces.
The 1952-S represents one of the better-produced San Francisco Jefferson nickels of the early 1950s. Strike quality is generally improved over some earlier San Francisco issues, and Full Steps designation is more achievable on 1952-S coins than on coins from adjacent years. Collectors prioritizing strike quality find the 1952-S somewhat easier than other San Francisco dates of the period.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1952-S without extraordinary difficulty. The coin is typical of early-1950s San Francisco Jefferson production and serves as a routine entry in date sets while offering opportunities for specialist Full Steps collecting.
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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) | $1 | $1.50 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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