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1960 Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,691,602 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1428 |
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Philadelphia's 1960 proof Jefferson nickel mintage was 1,691,602 coins, continuing the growth of proof set sales into the 1960s. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, with Cameo contrast available at meaningful premiums for well-frosted examples.
The 1960 proof represents the transition from the 1950s proof expansion period to the 1960s proof maturity period, when proof set sales would continue growing and proof coinage would become firmly established as a mainstream hobby pursuit. The coin is representative of typical early-1960s proof Jefferson nickel production.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1960 as a straightforward early-1960s entry. Deep Cameo examples command significant premiums and are particularly prized by specialists building high-grade proof collections focused on exceptional contrast and strike quality.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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