1971-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,220,733 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1461 |
| Last edited |
As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you make a purchase through the link(s) above.
Collection
Your collection
Sign in to track this coin.
One tap. Add grade, price and notes later from your collection list.
No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
External references
San Francisco struck 3,220,733 proof Jefferson nickels in 1971, 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.
The standard 1971-S proof is distinct from the famous 1971 No S Proof variety (cataloged separately), which shows no mintmark where the S should appear. The vast majority of 1971 proofs carry the normal S mintmark and are acquired routinely by collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets.
Cameo contrast is available on 1971-S proofs at modest premiums, and Deep Cameo pieces command significantly higher prices at major auctions. The coin is representative of early-1970s S-mint proof Jefferson nickel production at its standard quality level.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
How many 1971-S Proof Jefferson Nickels were minted?
What is a 1971-S Proof Jefferson Nickel made of?
What is the melt value of a 1971-S Proof Jefferson Nickel?
Is the 1971-S Proof Jefferson Nickel a key date?
Live listings from eBay. As an eBay Affiliate, Collector's Key may be compensated if you click a link and make a purchase. See all on eBay →
It is important that you educate yourself on a coin before making a substantial purchase, as some coins on eBay could be counterfeit or misrepresented. eBay Money Back Guarantee protects the buyer in these cases.