{"product_id":"2004-s-jefferson-nickel-handshake-proof-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo-westward-journey-series","title":"2004-S Jefferson Nickel “Handshake” Proof – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo | Westward Journey Series","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eThis 2004-S \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJefferson Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e “Handshake” Proof coin is part of the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eWestward Journey Nickel Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued to commemorate the bicentennial of the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLewis and Clark Expedition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The reverse design features a symbolic \u003cstrong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"537\"\u003ehandshake between a Native American and an American explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing peace, cooperation, and the spirit of early American expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eStruck at the San Francisco Mint, this proof coin was specially produced for collectors using highly polished dies and planchets, resulting in exceptional detail and brilliant mirror-like fields. It has been certified by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNGC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e as \u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"899\"\u003ePF69 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating near-perfect condition with only the slightest imperfection preventing a perfect PF70 grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eUltra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e designation highlights the bold contrast between frosted design elements and deep mirrored backgrounds, giving the coin outstanding eye appeal. 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