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1948-D 5c MS

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1948-D 5c MS
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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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.

Catalog Information

GSID: 3276
Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1948
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
Coin Date: 1948-D
Denomination: 5c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 44,734,000
Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years: 1938-
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 4035
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1948-D 5c MS
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1948-D 5c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
GSID:3276 PCGS:4035 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1948-D 5c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* - $4.40 $1,234
MS67 CAC $360.00 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $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

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1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
$49
Sold 6/22/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
$144
Sold 6/2/2026
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1948-D 5c PCGS MS65
1948-D 5c PCGS MS65
$15
Sold 12/26/2016
DLRC
Investor Lot of 1948-D 5c: All PCGS MS64 (5 Coins)
Investor Lot of 1948-D 5c: All PCGS MS64 (5 Coins)
$25
Sold 8/15/2016
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1948-D 5C MS66 ANACS. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
1948-D 5C MS66 ANACS. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
$84
Sold 4/27/2026
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1948-D 5C MS67? NGC. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
1948-D 5C MS67? NGC. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
$342
Sold 4/27/2026
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Investor Lot of 1948-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (6 Coins)
Investor Lot of 1948-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (6 Coins)
$33
Sold 10/17/2016
DLRC
1948-D 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/745). NGC Census: (13/284). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
1948-D 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/745). NGC Census: (13/284). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$16
Sold 8/30/2009
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1948-D 5C MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (735/160). PCGS Population: (752/29). CDN: $22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 44,73...
$84
Sold 5/2/2023
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1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
$204
Sold 1/13/2025
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Investor Lot of 1948-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (5 Coins)
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$56
Sold 9/12/2016
DLRC
1948-D 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (698/25). NGC Census: (592/141). CDN: $22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 44,73...
1948-D 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (698/25). NGC Census: (592/141). CDN: $22 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 44,73...
$53
Sold 4/25/2022
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1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
$97
Sold 7/15/2024
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1948-D 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (438/307). NGC Census: (29/255). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
1948-D 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (438/307). NGC Census: (29/255). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$17
Sold 8/16/2009
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1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS).
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$408
Sold 8/31/2021
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1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
$149
Sold 6/25/2024
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1948-D 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (438/307). NGC Census: (29/255). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
1948-D 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (438/307). NGC Census: (29/255). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$16
Sold 8/9/2009
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1948-D 5c NGC MS66
1948-D 5c NGC MS66
$25
Sold 3/29/2021
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1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
1948-D 5C MS67 NGC. Mintage 44,734,000. ...
$94
Sold 6/4/2024
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1948-D 5C MS65 5 Steps ANACS. NGC Census: (25/248). PCGS Population (412/271). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
1948-D 5C MS65 5 Steps ANACS. NGC Census: (25/248). PCGS Population (412/271). Mintage: 44,734,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$15
Sold 4/6/2008
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