1972-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,260,996 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1464 |
| 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 3,260,996 proof Jefferson nickels in 1972, 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 1972-S proofs at modest premiums, and Deep Cameo pieces command significantly higher prices. The coin is representative of early-1970s S-mint proof Jefferson nickel production.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1972-S as a routine early-1970s entry. The coin is among the more affordable modern Jefferson proofs in high grades.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
How many 1972-S Proof Jefferson Nickels were minted?
What is a 1972-S Proof Jefferson Nickel made of?
What is the melt value of a 1972-S Proof Jefferson Nickel?
Is the 1972-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.