Description from HiBid
1977 S JEFFERSON NICKEL GEM PROOF NGC HOLDER
1977 S JEFFERSON NICKEL GEM PROOF NGC DON'T TREAD ON ME LABEL
This 1977 S Jefferson Nickel is a stunning copper-nickel specimen graded as Gem Proof by NGC. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin features the sharp details and mirrored fields characteristic of a high-quality proof strike. The coin is housed in a specialty NGC holder featuring the iconic Don't Tread On Me Gadsden Flag label, making it a unique and highly collectible addition to any numismatic collection. The obverse displays the classic portrait of Thomas Jefferson, while the reverse showcases a detailed strike of Monticello, both protected within this distinctive and secure slab.
1977 S Jefferson Nickel Gem Proof NGC
Condition: This coin is graded as Gem Proof by NGC, indicating a high-quality strike with sharp details and mirror-like surfaces characteristic of a proof coin. Housed in a protective NGC holder featuring a Don’t Tread On Me specialty label, the coin is preserved from environmental wear. Struck at the San Francisco Mint (S mint mark), it is composed of a copper-nickel alloy. The historical context features the classic Felix Schlag design of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his Monticello estate on the reverse, a design standard for the five-cent piece since 1938. As a proof strike, this specimen was produced specifically for collectors using specially polished dies and planchets to achieve a superior finish.
Jefferson Nickel, Gem Proof, NGC graded, 1977-S, Five Cents, Gadsden Flag, Don't Tread On Me, Numismatic, Coin collection, Slabbed coin, Monticello, Thomas Jefferson, United States Mint
Jefferson nickel, NGC graded, gem proof, 1977 nickel, rare coins, numismatics, Don't Tread on Me, US coinage, coin collecting, slabbed coins
IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE
Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding.
THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS.
By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding.
Bidder agrees that:
The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing
The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated
By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.”
References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only
Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition.
Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone
Placing a bid creates a binding contract
if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms
For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding.
The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms.
By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason.
Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on processing, invoice preparation, and shipping calculations.
The auction house does explicitly not:
Provide appr