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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:
3399
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1983, P
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:
1983-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
561,615,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4110
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Coin Value History
1983-P 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $3.60 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $155.00 | $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 |
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike Off Center -- MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 35 in 64, 120 finer (3/26). ...
$159
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 45% Off Center at K-12:30 -- MS65 ANACS. ...
$195
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Bronze Cent Blank -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC. 3.1 grams. Transitional planchet mint ...
$3,840
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- On 1C Planchet, Scratched -- ANACS Unc Details, Net AU50. Mintage 561,615,000....
$240
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Triple Struck, 3rd Strike 70% Off Center -- AU58 NGC....
$384
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Cud Die Break -- AU53 PCGS. ...
$63
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Die Break -- AU55 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV....
$57
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Die Break -- AU50 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV. ...
$29
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 60% Off Center -- MS66+ PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III....
$312
1983-P 5C MS62 NGC. 2nd Strike Off Center. NGC Census: (1/33). PCGS Population (8/216). Mintage: 561,614,976. Numismedia Ws...
$52
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck On A Type 1 Blank Planchet -- NGC. 5 Grams....
$65
1983-P 5C --Double Struck--MS61 ANACS. ...
$80
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Die Break -- MS64 ANACS. ...
$1,200
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Copper 1C Planchet -- MS65 Red PCGS. (3.1 grams)....
$3,120
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Clashed & Counter Clashed Dies -- MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/253 and 0/2+). Mintage 561...
$216
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 90% Off Center -- MS64 NGC. ...
$60
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Die Break -- AU58 ANACS. From the Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part IV. ...
$55
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Strong Clashed Dies, Obverse and Reverse -- AU53 PCGS. ...
$120
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Cud Die Break -- AU55 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$59
1983-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck On 1C Planchet, Scratched -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. From The L. Scott Sand...
$456
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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