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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:
3311
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1956
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:
1956-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
67,222,940
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84060
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Coin Value History
1956-D 5c MS FS
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1956-D 5c MS FS
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1956-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$1,020
1956-D 5C MS67 Five Full Steps NGC. ...
$1,440
1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/14). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$840
1956-D 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (10/25). NGC Census: (0/1). (#84060)...
$184
1956-D 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (14/1). CDN: $1,020 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$504
1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/11). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$660
1956-D 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$150
1956-D 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (14/1). CDN: $1,020 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$552
1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (21/8). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$999
1956-D 5C MS66+ Full Steps PCGS....
$2,640
1956-D 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (21/8). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$306
1956-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$1,020
1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (21/7). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$1,292
5C 1956-D PCGS MS66 FS
$1,292
1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (22/6). NGC Census: (0/5). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$911
5C 1956-D PCGS MS66+ FS
$4,465
1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (21/6). NGC Census: (0/5). (#84060)...
$822
1956-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/0). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$1,560
1956-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (21/6). NGC Census: (0/2). (#84060)...
$518
1956-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66+ FS (PCGS).
$7,200
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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