1944-S Jefferson Nickel MS-66 PCGS
Numismatic
1944-S Jefferson Nickel MS-66 PCGS
During the height of the Second World War, the composition of the United States five-cent piece underwent a temporary transformation. This 1944 specimen from the San Francisco Mint is struck in a thirty-five percent silver alloy, containing 0.0562 troy ounces of the precious metal. It stands as a fascinating artifact of wartime resource management, easily distinguished by the prominent 'S' mint mark positioned above the dome on the reverse side. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson, accompanied by the familiar inscriptions of liberty and trust. On the reverse, Jefferson's historic Virginia estate, Monticello, is depicted in fine detail. This particular coin has been graded Mint State 66 (MS-66), indicating an exceptional level of preservation with original luster and minimal surface marks from its time at the mint.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1944 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-66 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.0562 troy oz |
| Purity | .350 |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
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