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1939-S Jefferson Nickel

The 1939-S Jefferson Nickel had a mintage of just 6,630,000. The composition of these coins is copper/nickel. The diameter is 21.2mm. These coins were minted at the San Francisco mint.

We use strict Photograde standards when grading all of our coins. Below are the "general guidelines" as to what condition you can expect for each grade. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for your order to leave our offices as each coin must be inspected and graded prior to packaging.

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Item#	Item Name	Our Price	Qty	Add
1939SN50	1939-S Jefferson Nickel - AU	$12.95
1939SN60	1939-S Jefferson Nickel - BU	$34.95
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Grading Information:

Good - (G4) - The rim is worn to the letters and the portrait is flat.
Very Good (VG7) - The 2nd porch pillar from the right is almost gone, others weak but visible.
Fine (F12) - The cheekbone is worn flat. The hairlines and eyebrows are faint. 2nd pillar is weak especially near the bottom.
Very Fine (VF20) - The 2nd pillar is plain and complete on both sides.
Extra Fine (EF40) - The cheekbone, hairlines and eyebrow is slightly worn but well defined. The base of the triangle above the pillars is visible but weak.
Almost Unc (AU50) - There are traces flight wear on only the high points of the design. Some mint luster is present.