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1947-D 5C MS66+ PCGS

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Price: $240.00   
Grade: MS66+
Quantity: 1
PCGS Coin #: 4032
Last Update: 5/11/2026
Dealer:  (Terms) Eye Appealing Coins (1)
Add a standout Mint State example of a classic postwar Jefferson Nickel to your collection with this 1947-D 5C Jefferson Nickel; certified by PCGS in exceptional MS66+ condition. Struck at the Denver Mint; this issue is widely available in circulated grades; but truly high-grade survivors are far more elusive; making an MS66+ coin a premium; collector-level acquisition.Key detailsDate and mint: 1947-D; DenverDenomination: 5C Jefferson NickelGrade: PCGS MS66+PCGS certification number: 37822000PCGS Population (MS66+): 19PCGS Population higher: 16Why this coin matters to collectorsThe 1947-D Jefferson Nickel is a perfect example of a ìcommon date; uncommon qualityî issue. While easy to locate in worn condition and even available through about MS64; the search becomes far more challenging as you approach true Gem levels. MS65 coins take patience to find; MS66 pieces begin to show real scarcity; and anything finer becomes a serious condition rarity. This MS66+ sits in that desirable upper tier where eye appeal; sharp striking detail; and overall preservation separate elite coins from the typical Uncirculated example.Eye appeal and surfacesExpect classic nickel luster with attractive silver-gray surfaces; often complemented by subtle golden or champagne highlights that can appear along the devices and rims. The MS66+ level also implies notably clean fields and strong visual harmony; making this coin equally suited for a high-end registry set or as a single premium representative of the series.A smart choice for set building and giftingWhether youíre upgrading a Jefferson Nickel set; targeting top-condition Denver issues; or selecting a historically interesting mid-century U.S. coin for a gift; this 1947-D in MS66+ offers a compelling blend of scarcity in grade; collectible prestige; and long-term desirability.
Collectors CornerSM coin information:  (data courtesy of PCGS.com *)
PCGS Coin #: 4032
PCGS Coin Description: 1947-D 5C
Mintage: 37,822,000
Grade: MS66+
PCGS Population: * 19 View
Population (in higher grades): * 17
PCGS Price Guide: * $55.00 View
Additional resources: PCGS CoinFacts
PCGS Set Registry:
(Top 3 of 64 composite sets for this coin)
 
  Learn more about Set Registry 		Basic U.S. Coin Design Set No Gold (1792-present)
20th Century Type Set, Major Types No Gold (1900-1999)
Basic U.S. Coin Design Set (1792-present)
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