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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3208
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1962
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:
1962
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
97,384,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4071
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Coin Value History
1962 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.30 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $360.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $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 |
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 1962 on a Cent Planchet -- MS62 Brown ANACS. 3.06 grams....
$384
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/1332). Mintage 97,300...
$408
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$360
1962 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (23/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 97,300,000. ...
$174
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Defective Blank -- MS65 ANACS. (4.29 grams). From The Don Bonser Error Coin Coll...
$180
1962 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (69/4). NGC Census: (110/10). Mintage: 97,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$34
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel Struck on a Defective Planchet AU58 NGC. 4.6 Grams. NGC Census: (1/260). PCGS Population (1/771). ...
$21
1962 5C AU50 NCS....
$11
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS62 ANACS. ...
$282
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Ethiopia 5 Cent -- MS63 Brown PCGS. Numista.com states that the Ethiopia 5 santeem wa...
$1,200
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Defective Blank -- MS64 ANACS. (4.69 grams). From The Don Bonser Error Coin Coll...
$33
1962 5C MS67 PCGS. Ex: Compradore Collection. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (11/0). Mintage 97,300,000. ...
$258
1962 5c PCGS MS65
$10
1962 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (45/4). NGC Census: (81/8). Mintage: 97,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$65
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet--AU58 PCGS. Violet and pale gold patina appears on this mint err...
$575
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Defective Blank -- MS63 ANACS....
$33
1962 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Defective Blank -- MS64 ANACS. (4.80 grams). From The Don Bonser Error Coin Col...
$34
1962 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/0). NGC Census: (10/0). Mintage: 97,300,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$517
1962 5c NGC MS65
$17
1962 5c NGC MS66
$59
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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