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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 * [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:
3251
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1943
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:
1943-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
104,060,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1942-1945
Composition:
35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese
PCGS #:
4021
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Coin Value History
1943-S 5c Silver MS
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1943-S 5c Silver MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $6.50 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $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 |
| 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 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1943-S 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 104,060,000. ...
$79
1943-S 5C MS66+? NGC. CDN: $31.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 104,060,000. ...
$129
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Clamshell Split Planchet -- VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5393 and 0/159+). NGC Census: (1/7...
$65
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Steel Cent Planchet -- AU55 PCGS....
$3,120
1943-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-68 (NGC).
$264
(1943)-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Zinc-Plated Steel Planchet -- VF35 NGC. (2.8 grams)....
$1,320
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Steel Plated Zinc Cent Planchet -- MS61 NGC. ...
$2,880
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Cent Planchet -- MS63 NGC. ...
$5,520
(1943)-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS62 NGC. ...
$2,400
1943-S 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (256/4775). NGC Census: (85/7001). CDN: $8 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 104,...
$33
1943-S 5c PCGS MS65
$33
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Steel 1C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. From The Errorpalooza Collection. ...
$3,000
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Steel Cent Planchet, Corroded -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. A San Francisco war...
$2,280
1943-S 5C Nickel--Broadstruck, Edge Filed, Cleaned--ANACS, ...
$150
1943-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$149
1943-S 5c PCGS MS66
$49
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Zinc-Plated Steel Cent Planchet -- AU55 NGC. ...
$1,920
1943-S 5C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (16/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 104,060,0...
$630
1943-S 5C
$3,220
1943-S/S MS63 ANACS. WDDO-001 & WRPM-001....
$33
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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