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This is the much-discussed die with MONTICELLO and FIVE CENTS dramatically doubled.
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:
375862
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1939
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
Variety:
Reverse of 1940
Variety 2:
Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801
Coin Date:
1939
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
120,615,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38481
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Coin Value History
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,450 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,000 | $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 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Double Die Reverse, FS-801, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$104
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Reverse of 1940, FS-801, MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 16 in 65, 27 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. B...
$885
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Reverse of 1940, FS-801, XF45 CACG. Ex: WitterBrick. ...
$139
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35....
$69
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Reverse of 1940, FS-801, MS62 ANACS. Die 1. Formerly FS-022. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$432
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Reverse of 1940, FS-801, Die 1, AU58 ANACS. FS-022. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$234
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (15/20). PCGS Population: ...
$1,080
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Reverse of 1940, FS-801, MS66 NGC. Census: 8 in 66, 12 finer (8/24)....
$1,260
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$1,920
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Double Die Reverse of 40, FS-801, (FS-022) MS63 NGC. Ex: Richmond Collection. NGC Census: (0/0)...
$588
1939 5C Double Die Reverse, FS-801, Die 1, AU53 ANACS....
$159
1939 5C DDR, FS-801(022), AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/52 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+)....
$216
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, VF30 PCGS. (FS-022). PCGS Population (27/47). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$85
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, Reverse of 1940, FS-801, Double Die Reverse XF40 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 10 in 40, 213 finer (2/2...
$109
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, MS65 NGC. Reverse of 1940. CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$870
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45....
$114
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, MS62 PCGS. (FS-022). PCGS Population (4/12). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$258
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, AU58 PCGS. (022). PCGS Population: (14/30). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Fred We...
$372
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, MS64 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CAC Population: (8/27)....
$1,020
1939 5C Doubled Monticello, FS-801, MS66 PCGS. ...
$1,170
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Worth: $2 – $150
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Worth: $0 – $150
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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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