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1980-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,554,806 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1489 |
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San Francisco struck 3,554,806 proof Jefferson nickels in 1980, 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 1980-S as a routine early-1980s entry. The coin is representative of stable proof Jefferson nickel production during the period and is accessible at modest prices in all standard proof grades.
The 1980-S is one of the more affordable modern proof Jefferson nickels and is a straightforward acquisition for collectors. Deep Cameo examples command higher prices and are prized by specialists building high-grade proof collections.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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