The coin in question is a 1983 Jefferson Nickel, minted in San Francisco with the mint mark 'S'. This specific coin is part of the proof series, indicating that it was produced using a special minting process designed to create a sharp, mirror-like finish. Struck in copper-nickel, it has a diameter of 21.2 mm and weighs 5 grams. As a five-cent denomination coin, it features the iconic portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the obverse (front) side, and Monticello, Jefferson's historic estate, on the reverse (back) side. With a total mintage of 3,279,126, this coin is representative of U.S. currency from the 1980s. Although this particular coin was struck for collectors, it is still considered legal tender. The unique properties associated with proof coins, such as their high-quality appearance and lower mintage compared to regular coins, often contribute to their appeal among numismatists. The 1983 San Francisco Mint Jefferson Nichols are appreciated for their craftsmanship and historical relevance within the series.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.05 |
| diameter | 21.2 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 3279126 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1983 |