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1986-S Jefferson Nickel Gem Proof DCAM Coin
1986-S Jefferson Nickel Gem Proof DCAM INB Slabbed
This 1986-S Jefferson Nickel is a stunning Gem Proof specimen featuring a Deep Cameo (DCAM) finish. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this copper-nickel composition coin displays sharp, frosted central devices that contrast beautifully against highly reflective, mirror-like fields. The obverse features the classic profile of Thomas Jefferson, while the reverse depicts his historic home, Monticello. This coin comes protected in a professional slab from the International Numismatic Bureau (INB), ensuring its preservation and making it an excellent addition to any collection of modern United States coinage.
1986-S Jefferson Nickel Gem Proof DCAM INB Graded
Condition: This coin is graded as Gem Proof with a Deep Cameo (DCAM) finish, as indicated by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB) slab. It exhibits high-contrast frosted devices against mirror-like fields. The mint for this issue is the San Francisco Mint, denoted by the "S" mint mark. The metal content consists of a copper-nickel composition (75% copper, 25% nickel). Historically, the 1986-S Jefferson Nickel was produced exclusively for annual proof sets intended for collectors. The strike type is a proof strike, specifically designated as Deep Cameo due to the heavy frosting on both the obverse portrait of Thomas Jefferson and the reverse depiction of Monticello.
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