1948-S 5C, FS

Description

# 1948-S Jefferson Nickel PCGS MS67 Full Steps. A remarkable Full Steps example of this scarce mid-century San Francisco mint issue, offering exceptional quality for the advanced Jefferson nickel collector. This MS67 specimen represents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a coin from one of the more limited populations in the series. The 1948-S Jefferson Nickel showcases Felix Schlag's classic design with remarkable preservation. Struck at the San Francisco Mint with a total mintage of 11,300,000, this particular coin stands out among its peers. With PCGS certification #35626795, the coin demonstrates extraordinary strike quality and eye appeal, particularly notable in its Full Steps designation. Population data reveals extreme rarity, with only 21 total coins graded and merely 3 at this or higher grade level. Struck in the standard copper-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel), this 5-cent piece exhibits pristine technical specifications: 5 grams in weight, 21.2mm in diameter, with a plain edge. The Full Steps designation indicates exceptional mint state preservation, with clear, unbroken steps on the reverse Jefferson Memorial design - a highly prized characteristic among serious numismatists. Provenance and Significance: This coin represents a pinnacle of mid-20th century American coinage, offering collectors a superlative example of a relatively common date transformed into a numismatic treasure through extraordinary preservation and technical quality. Estimate: $1,400-$1,800. Starting Bid: $850