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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. For the coins minted during WWII, the mintmark appears with a large letter above Monticello, to better designate these coins for their silver content.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3243
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1942
Reverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Reverse Lettering:
MONTICELLO, FIVE CENTS, E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.35
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0563 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Silver
Coin Date:
1942-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
32,900,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1942-1945
Composition:
35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese
PCGS #:
84017
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Coin Value History
1942-S 5c Silver MS FS
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1942-S 5c Silver MS FS
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1942-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 81 in 67 (14 in 67+), 3 finer (5/26). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$451
1942-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$109
1942-S 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$70
1942-S Jefferson Nickel--Struck 15% Off Center--MS-62 6FS (NGC).
$602
1942-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (48/264). NGC Census: (1/59). (#84017)...
$34
1942-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 81 in 67 (14 in 67+), 3 finer (5/26). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$525
1942-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$139
1942-S 5c NGC MS65 FS
$48
1942-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (48/264). NGC Census: (1/59). (#84017)...
$30
1942-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/3). ...
$456
1942-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$72
1942-S 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (33/95). PCGS Population (167/196). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$44
1942-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (48/264). NGC Census: (1/59). (#84017)...
$28
1942-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/3). ...
$492
1942-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (255/69). NGC Census: (132/50). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid...
$192
1942-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (165/196). NGC Census: (32/92). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$64
1942-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (48/264). NGC Census: (1/59). (#84017)...
$21
1942-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-67+ FS (PCGS).
$1,020
1942-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (252/68). NGC Census: (130/49). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid...
$288
1942-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (165/196). NGC Census: (32/92). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$54
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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