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1987-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 4,227,728 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1511 |
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San Francisco struck 4,227,728 proof Jefferson nickels in 1987, continuing modern S-mint proof production. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade. Strike quality is typically sharp, and Cameo designations command modest premiums.
Collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets acquire the 1987-S as a routine late-1980s entry.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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