1970 S Nickel MS Values

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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. Mintmark, if any, is positioned just below the date. In 1966, the designer's initials of FS were added below the bust.

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: 3366

Designer: Felix Schlag

Obverse Designer: Felix Schlag

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1970, S

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: 1970-S

Denomination: 5c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: San Francisco

Mint Mark: S

Mintage: 238,832,004

Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel

Coinage Years: 1938-

Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel

PCGS #: 84085

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Grade	CPG Value (Retail)	Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67	$3,750	$1,234
MS66	$1,750	$1,234
MS65	$1,234	$1,234
MS64	$1,234	$1,234

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