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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 * 1938 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
226442
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1938
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Jefferson, Re-Engraved Obv Design
Variety 2:
FS-402
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,365
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
569466
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Coin Value History
1938 5c Jefferson, Re-Engraved Obv Design, FS-402 PR
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1938 5c Jefferson, Re-Engraved Obv Design, FS-402 PR
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Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 PR [Type]
Worth: $0 – $16
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942 PR [Type]
Worth: $28 – $1,920
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $0 – $14
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/353xxx/da20b386-0c46-4f96-b725-90b6d1299f00.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $14
1938 5c Jefferson PR
Worth: $25 – $2,400
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $22 – $4,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 PR
Worth: $45 – $17,000
1940 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $15,000
1940 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $26 – $14,000
1941 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $5,750
1942 5c Type 1 PR
Worth: $13 – $2,000
1942-P 5c Type 2, Silver PR
Worth: $28 – $1,920
1950 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $1,200
1951 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $350
1952 5c PR
Worth: $7 – $240
1938 Jefferson Nickel. FS-402. Re-Engraved Obverse Design. Proof-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,856
1938 Jefferson Nickel. FS-402. Re-Engraved Obverse Design. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$192
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (8/1). Mintage 19,365. ...
$336
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (8/25). Mintage 19,365. ...
$99
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/13 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Mint...
$169
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/19). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,365. ...
$84
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/11). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,365. ...
$432
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/19). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,365. ...
$168
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/9 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Minta...
$204
1938 Jefferson Nickel. FS-402. Re-Engraved Obverse Design. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$240
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-402, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/6). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,365. ...
$192
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