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1953 Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 128,800 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1403 |
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Philadelphia struck 128,800 proof Jefferson nickels in 1953, a significant increase from previous years and reflecting the rapid growth of proof set sales in the early 1950s. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, with mirror fields, frosted devices, and crisp detail on well-preserved examples.
Cameo contrast is available on 1953 proofs at meaningful premiums over non-Cameo examples. Deep Cameo pieces command significantly higher prices at major auctions. The 1953 proof is typical of early-1950s proof Jefferson nickel production and is readily acquired by collectors building complete proof sets.
The 1953 proof sub-series growth reflected broader trends in American coin collecting during the early 1950s. The hobby was expanding from a small specialist community into a broader middle-class pursuit, with proof set sales becoming an important revenue stream for the Mint and an accessible entry point for new collectors. The 1953 proof is a representative example of this expansion period.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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