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1963 Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,075,645 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1437 |
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Philadelphia struck 3,075,645 proof Jefferson nickels in 1963, continuing the high proof mintages of the early 1960s. The coin is abundant by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, with Cameo contrast available at modest premiums for well-frosted examples.
The 1963 proof was the final year of the early-1960s proof Jefferson nickel production at full scale before the 1964 issues and the 1965-1967 Special Mint Set period. Proof set collecting was at its peak growth phase, with more than three million Jefferson proof nickels struck annually.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1963 as a routine early-1960s entry. Deep Cameo examples command meaningful premiums, and the best examples represent the high-quality proof production that characterized the period before the 1965-1967 SMS transition.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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