1942-D Jefferson Nickel

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1942-D FIVE CENTS

PCGS Nos: 4014, 84014

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 13,938,000
Proofs: 0

Designer: Felix Schlag

Diameter: 21.2 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 75%
Nickel - 25%

Weight: 5 grams

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: "D" (for Denver) to the right of the building on the reverse

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Step examples graded by PCGS are 9 MS-67's.

The finest Uncirculated Full Step examples graded by PCGS are 23 MS-67's.

The finest Uncirculated non-Full Step "D/Horiz D" example graded by PCGS is a single AU-58.

The finest Uncirculated Full Step "D/Horiz D" example graded by PCGS is a single MS-64.

Sources and recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service

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