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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3187
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1951
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
28,552,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84043
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Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260623/cac_107669298_107669298-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $6
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200727/ha_com_1277_3476-2.20200727141206423.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4 – $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]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/CtcDev/Catalog/20250522/df0311f8-ec9e-4ef4-af5f-c292ac750ff0.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 65, 50 finer (1/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$256
1951 Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 5FS (NGC).
$780
1951 5C MS66+ Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/5 and 8/0+). NGC Census: (25/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$660
1951 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/70). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$45
1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/40). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Fr...
$552
1951 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. This unsuspectingly plentiful Philadelphia issue emerges as a tremendous rarity in Superb Gem...
$3,120
5C 1951-D NGC MS66 FS
$200
1951 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (39/49). NGC Census: (0/18). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$50
1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/27). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$223
1951 Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 FS (PCGS).
$4,800
1951 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/4). NGC Census: (26/2). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$1,020
1951 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (39/48). NGC Census: (0/12). (#84043)...
$53
1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (37/22). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$352
1951 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$16,450
1951 Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$1,800
1951 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (39/48). NGC Census: (0/12). (#84043)...
$51
1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Steve Strom Collection. PCGS Population (36/21). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$306
5C 1951 PCGS MS66 FS
$529
1951 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (38/46). NGC Census: (0/10). (#84043)...
$60
1951 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (36/20). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS ...
$235
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