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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 |
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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) | — | — |
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