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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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3268
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1946
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:
D/Inverted D
Coin Date:
1946-D/D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
45,292,200
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
894029
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Coin Value History
1946-D/D 5c D/Inverted D MS FS
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1946-D 5C D Over Inverted D MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/23). NGC Census: (0/8). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$630
1946-D/D Jefferson Nickel. FS-501. D/Inverted D. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$1,800
1946-D 5C D Over Inverted D MS65+ Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/13 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (2/4 and 0/0+). CDN: $550 ...
$840
1946-D 5C D Over Horizontal D, FS-501 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population (0/24)....
$164
1946-D/D 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. FS-031. A beautiful amber- and copper-colored near-Gem, with a couple of ticks that keep ...
$934
1946-D 5C D Over Inverted D, FS-501, MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (13/0). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$1,000
1946-D 5C D Over Inverted D MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/13 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (2/4 and 0/0+). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid ...
$960
1946-D 5C D Over Inverted D MS66 Five Full Steps NGC. VP-001. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population (12/0)....
$1,292
1946-D 5C D Over Horizontal D MS65 Full Steps PCGS. FS-501. ...
$1,410
1946-D 5C Over Horizontal D MS66+ Full Steps PCGS. FS-501. ...
$5,581
1946-D/D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$1,736
1946-D/D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (12/0). NGC Census: (2/0). ...
$1,851
1946-D/D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. FS-031. The remnants of an errant D are west of the mintmark. Well struck with intense mi...
$2,300
1946-D 5C D Over Horizontal D MS66 Full Steps PCGS. FS-501. ...
$1,645
1946-D/D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. FS-031. The mintmark is dramatically repunched with the first punch inverted. The Cherr...
$2,990
1946-D 5C D Over Horizontal D MS66 Full Steps PCGS. FS-501. ...
$1,762
1946-D/D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. The upright of the ...
$1,322
1946-D/D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. FS-501. ...
$2,115
1946-D 5C D Over Horizontal D MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,594
1946-D 5C D Over Horizontal D MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,738
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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