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1971 No S Proof Jefferson nickel value guide -- the only missing-mint-mark error of the series.
Note: a full grade-by-grade breakdown for this coin is still being compiled.
The only coin in the entire Jefferson Nickel series struck without its intended mint mark -- a genuine die error, not a design variety, where a proof die at San Francisco was mistakenly missing the "S."
PCGS records an auction sale of $4,050 for a PR69 example (eBay, 2021), well above the price-guide figure for that grade, showing real premium collector demand for this error.
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Other dates and varieties in this series
Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
A professionally graded (PCGS/NGC) example carries more certainty than a raw coin, and usually a small premium for it. Both are fine to buy — just factor grading into the price you're comparing.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1971 No S Proof Jefferson Nickel
Value depends heavily on condition. A well-worn example brings closer to —, while an uncirculated one can reach — or more.
The only coin in the entire Jefferson Nickel series struck without its intended mint mark -- a genuine die error, not a design variety, where a proof die at San Francisco was mistakenly missing the "S."
For anything you believe is a key date or an error, professional grading protects both buyer and seller by settling condition and authenticity before money changes hands.
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