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1949-S FIVE CENTS

PCGS Nos: 4040, 84040

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 9,716,000
Proofs: 0

Designer: Felix Schlag

Diameter: 21.2 millimeters

Metal content:
Copper - 75%
Nickel - 25%

Weight: 5 grams

Edge: Plain

Mintmark: "S" (for San Francisco) to the right of the building on the reverse

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     Significant examples
      Recent appearances at auction
      Variety information
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Notes:
The finest Uncirculated non-Full Step examples graded by PCGS are 13 MS-66's.

The finest Uncirculated Full Step examples graded by PCGS are 8 MS-66's.

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

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