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Two varieties exist, the Reverse of 1938, comprising slightly over half of the production. The luster is very good, and 5 and 6 Full Steps coins can be found, but, of course, the steps, while complete, are not sharp. The rest are with the Reverse of 1940, which should be sharp, but in this case are often unsatisfactory. The luster is frequently sub-par and details are lacking on the steps. The FS denotes that the striking detail on the steps of the Jefferson memorial building are clearly defined.
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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Source: Q.David Bowers
Catalog Information
GSID:
3224
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
Coin Date:
1939-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
6,630,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
894006
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Coin Value History
1939-S 5c Reverse of 1940 MS FS
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1939-S 5c Reverse of 1940 MS FS
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1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS67 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$4,148
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 68 in 65 (1 in 65+), 73 finer (4/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid...
$159
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 86 in 66 (12 in 66+), 8 finer (11/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bi...
$512
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/137). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$192
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$4,320
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 82 in 65, 95 finer (4/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$232
1939-S Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1940. MS-66+ FS (PCGS).
$1,440
1939-S Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1940. MS-64 FS (PCGS).
$72
1939-S Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1940. MS-67 FS (PCGS).
$3,600
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940, MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 81 in 65, 94 finer (1/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$171
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/5 and 12/0+). NGC Census: (9/3 and 2/0+). CDN: $425 Wh...
$720
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS64 Full Steps PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (62/124 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$114
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS67 Full Steps PCGS. Bold, straight steps on Monticello identify the Reverse of 1940 hub type on...
$4,800
1939-S Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1940. MS-65 FS (PCGS).
$240
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/5 and 12/0+). NGC Census: (9/3 and 2/0+). CDN: $425 Wh...
$504
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (50/55). NGC Census: (0/0). (#894006)...
$109
1939-S Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1940. MS-67 FS (PCGS).
$5,280
1939-S 5c PCGS MS65 FS (Reverse of 1940)
$210
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS66+ Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/4). NGC Census: (9/3). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,621
1939-S 5C Reverse of 1940 MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (44/49). NGC Census: (0/0). (#894006)...
$99
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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