1956 Jefferson Nickel. MS-67+ 5FS (NGC).A simply lovely Superb Gem that is seemingly earmarked for inclusion in a top-ranked Jefferson nickel set on the NGC Registry. Satiny, silky smooth surfaces present as brilliant with only the lightest iridescent toning evident at isolated viewing angles. The strike is virtually complete, and the level of preservation is nothing short of extraordinary. As with all nickel five-cent issues from the 1950s, circulated examples of the 1956 are, well, "pocket change." Mint State survivors of marginal quality are also exceedingly common, the mintage a healthy 35,216,000 circulation strikes with many examples saved at the time of issue. Although not as much of a strike rarity as some of the Philadelphia and Denver mint issues from the early 1960s, the 1956 is scarce with true Full Steps definition. This is just such a coin, and it also offers remarkable preservation that will please even the most discerning Jefferson nickel enthusiast.NGC Census: just 1; 0 finer in any category. The finest certified examples in the 6FS category are at the MS-66 level.