1977-S Jefferson Nickel Gem Proof
Numismatic
1977-S Jefferson Nickel Gem Proof
The 1977-S Jefferson nickel represents a beautiful example of modern United States coinage, struck with a specialized process to achieve a Gem Proof finish. Produced at the San Francisco Mint, this five-cent piece showcases sharp details and highly reflective surfaces that elevate a familiar circulating design into a work of numismatic art. On the obverse, a detailed profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson faces left, accompanied by the national motto, IN GOD WE TRUST. The reverse of the coin displays a detailed depiction of Monticello, the historic Virginia estate designed by Jefferson himself. The home is framed by the inscriptions E PLURIBUS UNUM above and FIVE CENTS, MONTICELLO, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA below. This particular issue is a testament to the enduring design created by Felix O. Schlag. The combination of the frosted design elements and the deep, mirror-like fields makes this 1977-S proof coin a fascinating study in mid-twentieth-century American minting craftsmanship.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1977 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Gem Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Other |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
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