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1960-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 192,582,180 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1429 |
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Denver's 1960 Jefferson nickel mintage was 192,582,180 coins, one of the highest production years of the early 1960s. 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 1960-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of peak early-1960s Denver production at high output levels. The substantial mintage ensures abundant availability at all grade levels for both date set collectors and specialists focused on strike quality.
The 1960-D represents the continuation of high-volume Denver Jefferson production as the 1960s began. The facility was meeting strong commercial demand during the final year of the Eisenhower administration and the transition to the Kennedy presidency, contributing to the steady American coinage supply that kept commerce moving during a period of political and social change.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.05 | $0.05 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $0.20 | $0.25 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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