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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 * 1951 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3511
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1951
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1951
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
57,500
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
94183
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Coin Value History
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1951 Jefferson Nickel. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).
$48
1951 5C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (6/10). PCGS Population: (7/7). PR67. ...
$960
1951 5C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. A starkly contrasted white-on-black Deep Cameo showing liquid-mercury fields that beautifully...
$4,080
1951 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Lilac and gold shades enrich this exemplary Premium Gem. Glowing devices contrast with darkly...
$4,312
1951 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/7). NGC Census: (6/10). PR67. ...
$1,320
5C 1951 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$2,938
1951 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Impeccable, fully brilliant surfaces with a degree of contrast one looks for on later-date S...
$3,738
1951 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/7). NGC Census: (5/10). PR67. ...
$900
5C 1951 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$3,525
1951 Jefferson Nickel. Proof-67 * Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$1,680
5C 1951 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$4,935
1951 5C PR67+ Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (5/10 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (7/7 and 2/0+). PR67. ...
$960
5C 1951 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$4,112
1951 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/7). NGC Census: (5/10). PR67. ...
$1,080
5C 1951 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$4,230
1951 Jefferson Nickel. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$1,680
1951 5C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,465
1951 Jefferson Nickel. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$1,680
1951 5C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$2,938
1951 5C PR67+ Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (5/9). PCGS Population: (8/6). PR67....
$1,800
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 PR [Type]
Worth: $0 – $16
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942 PR [Type]
Worth: $28 – $1,920
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $0 – $14
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $0 – $14
1938 5c Jefferson PR
Worth: $25 – $2,400
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $22 – $4,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 PR
Worth: $45 – $17,000
1940 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $15,000
1940 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $26 – $14,000
1941 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $5,750
1942 5c Type 1 PR
Worth: $13 – $2,000
1942-P 5c Type 2, Silver PR
Worth: $28 – $1,920
1950 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $1,200
1951 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $350
1952 5c PR
Worth: $7 – $240
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