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1977-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 297,313,422 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1478 |
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Denver struck 297,313,422 Jefferson nickels in 1977, a 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 1977-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of late-1970s Denver production at stable output levels.
The 1977-D represents continued Denver Jefferson production during the Carter administration. The facility maintained steady operations, producing nickels alongside other denominations to support American commerce during a period of economic uncertainty marked by inflation, energy crisis, and international political tensions.
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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) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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