1949 (D) Jefferson Nickel - D/S

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Description

This is the D/S over mint mark on the 1949-D Jefferson Nickel, where a D was punched over an existing S. Dies were prepared with a mint mark before they were sent out, and when demand shifted a die already marked for San Francisco could be reassigned to Denver. Rather than scrap it, the receiving mint punched its own letter over the one already there. Traces of the S survive wherever its shape falls outside the D that covers it, so the diagnostic is the geometry of the two letters rather than doubling as such. Unlike a repunched mint mark, which shows one letter struck twice, an over mint mark shows two different letterforms occupying the same place. The 1949 (D) Jefferson Nickel - D/S is a nickel minted at the Denver Mint, within the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson facing left and the reverse displays Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate. San Francisco mintage dropped sharply. The 1949-D/S RPM variety is a popular collector item. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $249 to $2.6K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel, weighing 5 grams, 21.2 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4039.

Cross References

FS-501