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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. Mintmark, if any, is positioned just below the date. In 1966, the designer's initials of FS were added below the bust.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3357
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1968, S
Reverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Reverse Lettering:
MONTICELLO, FIVE CENTS, E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1968-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
100,396,004
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4081
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Coin Value History
1968-S 5c MS
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1968-S 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $290.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $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 |
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 1Cent Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. CDN: $2 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 103,43...
$824
1968-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 42 in 67, 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 103,437,510. ...
$114
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS65 PCGS. Mintage 103,437,510....
$504
(1968-S) 5C Jefferson Nickel Collar -- Cancelled, Torched -- NGC. Reeded Edge. From The Fred Weinberg Collection....
$456
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 75% Off Center @11:00 -- MS63 ANACS. ...
$119
1968-S 5c NGC MS66
$50
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$50
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. (3.1 grams)....
$312
1968-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (40/1). Mintage 103,437,510. ...
$91
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS65 PCGS....
$480
(1968-S) 5C Jefferson Nickel Collar, Plain Edge -- Cancelled, Torched -- NGC. From The Fred Weinberg Collection. ...
$312
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel Off Center MS63 ICG. ...
$57
1968-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (96/6). NGC Census: (112/17). Mintage: 103,437,512. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$16
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel Double Struck MS60 ANACS. ...
$334
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$408
1968-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (40/1). PCGS Population: (13/0). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 103,437,51...
$110
1968-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Clad 10C Planchet -- PR65 PCGS....
$852
(1968-S) 5C Nickel Collar -- Cancelled, Torched -- NGC. Most of the mirrored collar surface is intact, although about 25% i...
$132
1968-S 5C Nickel--Double Denomination on Struck 1C--MS63 ...
$1,265
1968-S 5C Jefferson nickel--Double Struck and 60% Indent--MS66 PCGS. ...
$575
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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