1970-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 2,632,810 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1457 |
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San Francisco's 1970 proof Jefferson nickel mintage was 2,632,810 coins, continuing the modern S-mint proof production. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, with mirror fields, frosted devices, and crisp detail on well-preserved examples.
Cameo contrast is available on 1970-S proofs at modest premiums, and Deep Cameo pieces command significantly higher prices at major auctions. The coin is representative of early S-mint proof Jefferson nickel production.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1970-S as a routine early S-mint proof entry. The coin is among the most affordable modern Jefferson proofs in high grades, and specialists building high-grade proof collections find it accessible through specialist channels at reasonable prices.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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