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1985-S Proof
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 3,362,821 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-710 |
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The 1985-S Proof was produced at San Francisco in a quantity of approximately 3.36 million sets. Proof production had settled into a comfortable rhythm, with steady subscriber numbers and consistent die quality. Each cent received multiple strikes from polished dies on carefully selected planchets.
The mid-1980s proofs generally display strong cameo contrast, a marked improvement over earlier decades when fully frosted devices were less consistent. The 1985-S Proof is affordable and common in the secondary market. Collectors pursuing an annual proof set have no trouble locating attractive examples.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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