1948-S 5C, FS

Description

1948-S Jefferson Nickel, MS67 Full Steps, PCGS. This exceptional 1948-S nickel represents a significant find for serious Jefferson nickel specialists. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during a year of notably limited production, this piece has achieved the coveted MS67 grade with the prestigious Full Steps (FS) designation—a combination that places it among the rarest examples of this date and mint mark in existence. The 1948-S is recognized as one of the lower-mintage issues in the Jefferson nickel series, with only 11,300,000 pieces produced. While circulated examples and coins grading through MS65 remain readily available, the scarcity increases dramatically at higher grades. In MS67 condition, fewer than a few dozen examples are known to exist. The addition of the Full Steps designation—indicating sharp, well-defined steps on Monticello's reverse—elevates this coin to an even more exclusive category, with only a handful of specimens known to collectors. PCGS Certification #35626795 documents this coin's exceptional quality and eye appeal. Population data reflects the rarity: only 4 coins have graded higher, and just 22 total examples have received PCGS certification at all grades. This MS67 FS represents a significant opportunity for the advanced collector seeking a premium example of this challenging date.