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1974-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 277,373,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1469 |
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Denver struck 277,373,000 Jefferson nickels in 1974, another substantial production year. 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.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1974-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of mid-1970s Denver Jefferson production at steady output levels. For high-grade specialists, Full Steps examples are readily available through normal channels.
The 1974-D represents continued Denver production during the political turmoil of the Nixon resignation and Ford succession. The facility maintained stable operations throughout the crisis, contributing to the continuing American coinage supply that supported routine commerce regardless of national political events.
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| 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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