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1989-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,220,194 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1517 |
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San Francisco struck 3,220,194 proof Jefferson nickels in 1989, continuing the high modern S-mint proof production levels of the late 1980s. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade through standard collector channels. Strike quality is typically sharp, with deep mirror fields and frosted devices characteristic of well-made modern proofs.
The 1989-S proof was distributed in the year's standard United States Mint Proof Set alongside the cent through dollar denominations. Cameo and Deep Cameo designations are essentially universal on modern proofs from this period and add no meaningful premium to baseline pricing.
For collectors building complete Jefferson nickel proof sets, the 1989-S is a routine late-1980s acquisition that presents no particular challenges. The coin is among the most affordable modern Jefferson proofs in upper grade levels and is acquired easily through major auction houses or specialist dealers.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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