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1953-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 59,878,600 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1404 |
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Denver's 1953 Jefferson nickel mintage was 59,878,600 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 over common-date baselines.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1953-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of early-1950s Denver production at its normal quality levels. For high-grade specialists, finding sharp Full Steps examples is straightforward through specialist channels, and the coin is a straightforward acquisition beyond the standard preferences for well-struck pieces.
The 1953-D is representative of routine Denver Jefferson production during a period of steady output. The facility continued its standard operations throughout the Korean War and into the post-war period, producing Jefferson nickels alongside other denominations at consistent rates.
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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) | $0.80 | $0.95 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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