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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:
3265
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1945
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:
1945-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
58,939,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1942-1945
Composition:
35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese
PCGS #:
84027
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Coin Value History
1945-S 5c Silver MS FS
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1945-S 5c Silver MS FS
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1945-S 5C MS67+ Full Steps PCGS. ...
$6,710
1945-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$641
1945-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 65 (2 in 65+), 199 finer (10/25). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$228
1945-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/238 and 0/25+). NGC Census: (7/128 and 0/20+). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid fo...
$199
1945-S 5C MS63 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/260 and 0/25+). NGC Census: (0/135 and 0/20+). ...
$61
1945-S 5C MS67+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (34/1)....
$960
1945-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$854
1945-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 5FS (NGC).
$192
1945-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/234). NGC Census: (7/121). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$180
1945-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 FS (PCGS).
$1,680
1945-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$456
1945-S 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$320
1945-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/238). NGC Census: (7/114). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$139
1945-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-67+ 5FS (NGC).
$2,640
1945-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66+ FS (PCGS).
$780
1945-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/165). NGC Census: (20/87). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$252
1945-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$104
1945-S 5C MS67+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (33/1). PCGS Population: (32/2). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67....
$990
1945-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$576
1945-S 5C MS65 Full Steps ANACS. ...
$144
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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