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1972
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 202,036,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1462 |
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Philadelphia struck 202,036,000 Jefferson nickels in 1972, continuing the no-mintmark Philadelphia production that would persist until 1980. The coin is common 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.
1972 was a year of major political events. President Nixon made his historic trip to China in February, opening diplomatic relations and reshaping Cold War dynamics. The Watergate break-in occurred in June, though the full scandal would not unfold until 1973-1974. Nixon won re-election in November in a landslide over George McGovern. The Jefferson nickels struck that year circulated through one of the most politically consequential years of the decade, changing hands in routine transactions while the events that would topple the Nixon presidency were beginning to unfold.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1972 without difficulty. The coin is a straightforward acquisition beyond the standard preferences for well-struck Full Steps examples.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| 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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