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1986-S Jefferson Nickel DCAM Gem Proof INB 5c
1986-S Jefferson Nickel DCAM Gem Proof INB 5c
This 1986-S Jefferson Nickel is a stunning example of United States coinage, struck at the San Francisco Mint. It features a brilliant Deep Cameo (DCAM) finish, characterized by intense frosting on the design elements that contrasts sharply against highly reflective, mirror-like fields. This coin is composed of a copper-nickel alloy and is designated as a Gem Proof, indicating it was produced specifically for collectors using polished dies and planchets to achieve superior detail. It comes housed in a protective International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab with a green label, ensuring the preservation of its high-quality surfaces and sharp strike. This piece is an excellent addition for any collector seeking a high-contrast proof nickel from the mid-1980s.
1986-S Jefferson Nickel 5c DCAM Gem Proof INB
Condition: This 1986-S Jefferson Nickel is graded as a DCAM Gem Proof by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB). The coin features a high-contrast Deep Cameo finish, characterized by frosted devices against mirror-like fields. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this copper-nickel composition coin represents a premium specimen intended for collectors. Historically, the Jefferson Nickel has featured Felix Schlag's design of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and Monticello on the reverse since 1938. As a proof strike, it was produced using specially polished dies and planchets to ensure the highest quality detail and luster.
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