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2012-S Proof
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,237,415 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Jamie Franki / Felix Schlag |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1609 |
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San Francisco struck 1,239,148 proof Jefferson nickels in 2012, a slight decline from the 2011 figure but still well within the typical modern proof mintage range. The coin is common by proof standards and available in every grade through standard collector channels. Strike quality is sharp and Cameo designations are universal.
The 2012-S proof was distributed in the year's standard Mint Proof Set alongside the year's circulating denominations and the five America the Beautiful Quarters. The ATB program was now in its third year and remained the primary draw for proof set buyers, with Jefferson nickel proof sales continuing as a routine component of the broader proof set demand.
For collectors building Jefferson nickel proof sets, the 2012-S is a routine recent entry. The coin is among the more affordable modern Jefferson proofs and presents no particular collector challenges beyond standard modern proof acquisition.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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