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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. 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:
3383
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1979, D
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:
1979-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
325,867,672
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4103
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Coin Value History
1979-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $60.00 | $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 |
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Blank, Weight 3.04 Grams -- MS64 Red ANACS. Mintage 325,867,672....
$516
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck On a 1C Blank -- MS65 NGC. (3.1 g)...
$552
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Mis-Annealed Planchet -- MS63 PCGS....
$111
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Deep Obverse Die Cap -- MS66 PCGS. ...
$840
1979-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 325,867,680. (#4103)...
$345
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck Off Center on Double Curved Clip Planchet -- MS64 NGC. ...
$396
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 65% Off Center and Brockage Reverse -- MS65 PCGS. ...
$552
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$312
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck Off-Center on a Clad Dime Planchet -- MS66 NGC. ...
$423
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Defective 1C Blank -- MS64 Brown NGC. 3.2 Grams....
$132
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck Rotated With Reverse Indent--MS65 NGC. From The New England Collection of Jeff...
$161
1979-D 5C -- Mis-Annealed Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/219). NGC Census: (2/109). CDN: $0.50.Whsle. Bid for p...
$67
1979-D 5C MS66FS PCGS. PCGS Population (11/0). NGC Census: (18/1). Mintage: 325,867,680. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$126
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$288
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck, 2nd Strike 65% Off Center, Brockage Reverse--MS65 PCGS. ...
$805
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$276
1979-D 5c NGC MS66
$21
1979-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 1C Planchet -- MS64 Red NGC. ...
$282
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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