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Mint State coins are usually attractive with satiny luster. The steps are usually ill-defined and blend together in some areas. Finding a 5 Full Steps coin is very doable, although such bring a good premium.
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.
Source: Q.David Bowers
Catalog Information
GSID:
3162
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,496,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4000
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Coin Value History
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $12.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$195.00 | $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 |
| 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 |
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Worth: $4 – $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]
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Worth: $0 – $275
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, Satin Finish, 2006- MS [Type]
Worth: $2 – $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
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Monticello MS
Worth: $38 – $2,760
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Blanking Scrap -- NGC. 1.2 grams. ...
$134
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 65% Off Center & Uniface -- MS62 CACG. ...
$99
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Blank -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. 3.1 grams. ...
$976
1938 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 19,515,365. ...
$119
Undated Jefferson Nickel -- Broadstruck Double Partial Brockage -- MS63 ANACS. Mintage 19,515,365....
$228
No Date 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 75% Off Center -- MS65 NGC. Mintage 19,515,365....
$44
No-Date 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 100% Late-Stage Brockage -- AU58 PCGS....
$94
No-Date 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Split After Strike -- XF45 PCGS....
$51
1938 5C Quadrupled Die Obverse, FS-105, MS66 PCGS. FS-021.5. PCGS Population: (14/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,515,36...
$228
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 80% Off Center, Uniface Obverse & Reverse -- NGC. Ex: New England Collection.Ex: Sta...
$55
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Struck Thru, Capped Die -- MS61 NGC. ...
$123
(1942-45)-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Silver -- Reverse Half Split Planchet 1.8 G --VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population ...
$30
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel--Type Two Blank--NGC. 5.0 gm. Ex: New England Collection. From The New England Collection of...
$36
Undated Jefferson Nickel Copper-Nickel Stock. 98mm x 152mm. From The New England Collection of Error Coins. ...
$299
Undated Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet--AU-55 (PCGS).
$86
Ancient Greek: 4th Cen BC Pegasus AR Stater NGC AU Corinth In Corinthia
$656
Obsolete Bank Note: Fr.4000 Virginia 50c PCGS VG-8 [529] County of Brunswick
$29
Obsolete Bank Note: Fr.4000 Virginia 50c PCGS F12 [6926] County of Fluvanna
$54
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Bowtie Clip Blank -- NGC....
$43
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Reverse Die Cap -- MS62 NGC. ...
$300
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