1976-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 4,149,730 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1476 |
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San Francisco struck 4,149,730 proof Jefferson nickels in 1976, continuing the modern S-mint proof production during the Bicentennial year. 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 1976-S proofs at modest premiums. The Bicentennial year saw increased proof set sales as collectors purchased sets specifically for the special-design quarters, halves, and dollars, which indirectly boosted demand for the standard-design nickels and cents included in the same sets.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1976-S as a routine Bicentennial-year entry. The higher mintage compared to adjacent years reflects the proof set demand spike associated with Bicentennial collecting activity.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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