This example is a perfectly struck 1979-S TYpe 2 Jefferson nickel proof graded PR70 Deep Cameo by PCGS. The coin shows outstanding frosty details on a perfect mirror-like field. Only ~2% of all of the 1979-S Type 2 Jefferson proof nickels achieve the PR70 DCAM designation.
DESIGNER: Felix Schlag
DIAMETER: 21.20 millimeters
WEIGHT: 5.00 grams
MINTAGE: 3,677,175
MINT: San Francisco
COMPOSITION: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
