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1982-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,857,479 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1496 |
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San Francisco struck 3,857,479 proof Jefferson nickels in 1982, continuing the modern S-mint proof production. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, with mirror fields and frosted devices characteristic of proof production.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1982-S as a routine early-1980s entry. Cameo contrast is available at modest premiums, and Deep Cameo pieces command higher prices.
The 1982-S proof did not share the strike quality issues that affected circulation 1982 coins. Proof production at San Francisco continued its normal high-quality output even while circulation production at Philadelphia and Denver showed softer strike characteristics. The contrast illustrates the different production environments between circulation and proof coinage.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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