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1955 Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 378,200 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1412 |
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Philadelphia's 1955 proof Jefferson nickel mintage was 378,200 coins, continuing the steady growth of proof set sales through the mid-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 1955 proofs at meaningful premiums over non-Cameo examples. Deep Cameo pieces command significantly higher prices at major auctions. The 1955 proof is representative of mid-1950s proof Jefferson nickel production at expanding output levels.
The 1955 proof sub-series growth reflects the continuing expansion of proof set collecting as a mainstream hobby. By 1955, proof set sales had grown dramatically from the 1950 resumption figure, indicating that the Mint's proof program was meeting strong collector demand. The 1955 proof is one of the earlier pieces to show the mature proof production that would characterize the late 1950s and beyond.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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