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1963-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 276,829,460 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1438 |
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Denver's 1963 Jefferson nickel mintage was 276,829,460 coins, another very substantial production year. 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 1963-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of peak early-1960s Denver production. The substantial mintage ensures abundant availability at all grade levels.
The 1963-D represents Denver Jefferson production near its peak. The facility continued operating at high capacity to meet strong commercial demand during a year that would end with Kennedy's assassination and the beginning of the Johnson administration. The nickels struck at Denver contributed to the steady coinage supply that supported American commerce through the political upheaval of late 1963.
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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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