High Grades, Low Prices: Proof Jefferson Nickels
Our humble, work-horse Jefferson nickel is working its way to 75 years of service, having first come out of the gate in 1938. As far as high-priced coins with plenty of buzz around them, well, the Jeffersons seldom qualify. But there have been a lot of years in this series in which some handsome proofs were issued. One can easily imagine that there have to be bargains amidst this outpouring of choice 5-cent pieces.
The Early Proofs: 1938-1942
Different collectors define the beginning of the era of modern proof United States
