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1954-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 117,183,060 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1408 |
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Denver's 1954 Jefferson nickel mintage was 117,183,060 coins, one of the highest figures of the mid-1950s and reflecting continued strong production at the Denver Mint. The coin is abundant 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 1954-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of mid-1950s Denver production at high output levels. For high-grade specialists, Full Steps examples are readily available through major dealer inventories at modest premiums over common-date baselines.
The 1954-D represents Denver Jefferson production at its mid-1950s peak. The facility was operating at high capacity to meet growing commercial demand in the expanding American economy, producing millions of nickels alongside its other coinage responsibilities.
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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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