CVC & Collectables presents the 1951 Jefferson Nickel, graded PF67 by NGC. This beautifully preserved proof is from the early years of post-war proof coinage, part of the limited mintage issued exclusively for collectors during a time when U.S. Mint proof production had only recently resumed in 1950. Struck in Philadelphia, this example boasts razor-sharp details and deep mirrored fields.
With a mintage of just 57,500 proof coins in 1951, high-grade survivors like this PF67 are scarce and increasingly desirable among Jefferson series collectors and type coin enthusiasts.
Coin Highlights:
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Mint: Philadelphia
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Date: 1951
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Denomination: 5 Cents
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Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
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Weight: 5.00 grams
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Diameter: 21.2 mm
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Grade: NGC PF67
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Mintage: 57,500
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Obverse Design: Bust of Thomas Jefferson, facing left
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Reverse Design: Monticello, Jefferson’s Virginia estate
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Edge: Plain
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Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Historical Significance:
The 1951 Jefferson Nickel proof was struck during the second year of resumed U.S. proof coinage following a World War II-era hiatus from 1942 to 1950. These early proofs were sold only in limited quantities and offered a level of craftsmanship that set the tone for modern U.S. proof coinage.
Collectibility:
With fewer than 60,000 proofs struck and even fewer surviving in PF67 or higher, this 1951 Jefferson Nickel is a top-quality representative of the early proof era. The NGC PF67 grade guarantees superior luster, clean fields, and impressive eye appeal, making it an excellent addition to any advanced Jefferson or U.S. proof collection.
