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1983-D
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | Denver |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 536,726,276 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1498 |
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External references
Denver struck 536,726,276 Jefferson nickels in 1983, another substantial production year. The coin is common in all grades and readily available in Mint State. Strike characteristics are improved over the 1982 issues, though specialist collectors continue to pay premiums for well-struck Full Steps examples.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel sets acquire the 1983-D without difficulty. The coin is typical of early-1980s Denver production after the 1982 strike quality recovery.
The 1983-D represents continued Denver Jefferson production during the beginning of the Reagan-era economic expansion. The facility maintained stable operations, producing nickels alongside other denominations to support the recovering American economy.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| 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) | $1 | $1.50 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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