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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:
3291
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-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
7,776,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84045
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Coin Value History
1951-S 5c MS FS
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1951-S 5c MS FS
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1951-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 78 in 65, 68 finer (2/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$139
1951-S 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (12/0). ...
$2,160
1951-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$840
1951-S 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$90
1951-S 5C XF40 Full Steps ANACS. ...
$47
1951-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/53). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$288
1951-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$3,960
1951-S 5C MS66+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (24/13 and 7/2+). PCGS Population: (49/6 and 29/0+). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for N...
$810
1951-S 5C MS64 Five Steps ANACS. ...
$25
1951-S 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$130
1951-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$4,560
1951-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/6). NGC Census: (24/13). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$600
1951-S MS64 Full Steps ANACS. ...
$37
1951-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (68/30). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCG...
$388
1951-S 5C MS67 Five Full Steps NGC....
$1,980
1951-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/6). NGC Census: (24/13). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$630
1951-S 5C MS64 5 Steps ANACS. ...
$18
1951-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (67/26). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCG...
$170
1951-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$5,520
1951-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$660
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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