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1957-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 136,828,900 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1420 |
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Denver struck 136,828,900 Jefferson nickels in 1957, one of the highest Jefferson nickel mintages of the decade and reflecting strong commercial demand. 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 1957-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of peak mid-1950s Denver production. For high-grade specialists, Full Steps examples are readily available through major dealer inventories at modest premiums.
The 1957-D mintage of nearly 137 million nickels represents Denver Jefferson production at its mid-1950s peak. The facility was meeting substantial commercial demand as the American economy continued its post-war expansion, and the Mint's overall Jefferson nickel output reflected the nickel's central role in daily transactions.
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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) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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