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1978-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,127,781 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1482 |
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San Francisco struck 3,127,781 proof Jefferson nickels in 1978, continuing the modern S-mint proof production. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, and Cameo contrast is available at modest premiums.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1978-S as a routine late-1970s entry. The coin is representative of stable late-1970s proof Jefferson nickel production and is accessible at modest prices in all standard proof grades.
Deep Cameo examples command higher prices and are particularly prized by specialists building high-grade proof collections focused on exceptional contrast and strike quality.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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