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1983-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,279,126 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1499 |
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San Francisco struck 3,279,126 proof Jefferson nickels in 1983, 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 quality proof production.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1983-S as a routine early-1980s entry. Cameo and Deep Cameo examples command meaningful premiums over non-Cameo pieces.
The 1983-S is representative of stable mid-1980s S-mint proof Jefferson nickel production. Collectors building complete high-grade proof collections find the coin accessible at modest prices in all standard proof grades.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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