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Obverse Description
Felix Schlag's portrait of Jefferson, facing left, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the left periphery, and LIBERTY * [year] on the right side.
Reverse Description
The Jefferson home is prominently centered with the name MONTICELLO captioned below. The denomination FIVE CENTS is spelled out in half circle underneath and the words E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appear at the top and bottom periphery. For the coins minted during WWII, the mintmark appears with a large letter above Monticello, to better designate these coins for their silver content.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3240
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1942
Reverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Reverse Lettering:
MONTICELLO, FIVE CENTS, E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.35
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0563 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Type 2
Variety 2:
Silver
Coin Date:
1942-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
57,873,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1942-1945
Composition:
35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese
PCGS #:
4016
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Coin Value History
1942-P 5c Type 2, Silver MS
Value By Grade
1942-P 5c Type 2, Silver MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $14.50 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$100.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1942-P 5C Silver Type Two MS67 NGC. CDN: $59 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 57,900,600. ...
$64
1942-P 5C Silver, Type Two, MS66 NGC. Mintage 57,900,600....
$69
1942-P Jefferson Nickel. Type II. MS-65 (PCGS).
$144
1942-P 5C Silver MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (18/0). PCGS Population: (4/0). Mintage 57,900,600....
$720
(1942-45)-S 5C Wartime, Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 55% Off Center on N. E. I. 25C Planchet -- MS63 NGC. (3.1 grams)....
$504
(1942-45) 5C Wartime, Silver, Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 40% Off Center -- AU55 NGC. ...
$384
1942-P 5C Type Two, Jefferson Nickel -- Overstruck on Struck 1C, Double Denomination -- MS64 Brown NGC. ...
$4,320
(1942-1945) War Nickel Type I Blank AU58 PCGS. Ex: Fred Weinberg Collection, Bill Fivaz Collection. From The Fred Weinb...
$1,020
No Date 5C Nickel -- Type 2, 4.9GM Blank Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$24
Undated 5C Jefferson War Nickel Planchet--Laminations--NGC. 4.6 gm. From The New England Collection of Error Coins. ...
$201
1942-P 5C Type Two--Lamination--VG8 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/3511). PCGS Population (0/1870). Mintage: 57,900,600. Numismedia ...
$10
1942 Jefferson Nickel. Silver. MS-67+ (NGC).
$139
1942-P 5C Silver Type Two MS66 NGC. Mintage 57,900,600....
$84
(1942-1945) 5C Wartime Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 60% Off Center -- MS65 NGC. ...
$630
1942-P 5C Type Two MS68 ★ NGC. ...
$2,880
1942-45-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Reverse Half Of Split Planchet (2.6 Grams) -- MS63 NGC. ...
$50
San Francisco Mint War Nickel -- Struck on a Dime Planchet -- AU55 NGC. 2.5 grams....
$900
1942-P 5C Type Two, Jefferson Nickel -- Doubled Denomination on a Struck Cent -- MS64 Brown PCGS. This war nickel was struck...
$5,760
1942-P 5c PCGS AU58 (Type 2 Silver)
$27
Undated 5C Jefferson War Nickel Blank--Ragged Clip--NGC. 3.7 gm. Ex: New England Collection. From The New England Collec...
$242
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $6
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
Worth: $3 – $60
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $12
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, Satin Finish, 2005 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $75
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $275
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, Satin Finish, 2006- MS [Type]
Worth: $2 – $150
1938 5c MS
Worth: $0 – $150
1938 5c MS FS
Worth: $40 – $2,500
1938-D 5c Jefferson MS
Worth: $1 – $1,400
1938-D 5c Jefferson MS FS
Worth: $15 – $2,600
1938-S 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $2,000
1938-S 5c MS FS
Worth: $80 – $800
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 MS
Worth: $1 – $1,500
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 MS FS
Worth: $85 – $1,200
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 MS
Worth: $1 – $800
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