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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:
3415
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1987, 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:
1987-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
371,499,481
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4118
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1987-P 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $13.50 | $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 |
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Worth: $0 – $12
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Worth: $0 – $75
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Worth: $0 – $275
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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
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, 2nd Strike Off Center -- AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (5/78). Mintage 371,499,481....
$159
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Cud Die Break -- MS64 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$57
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Clad Planchet (4.2g) -- XF45 NGC. ...
$540
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$15
1987-P 5C Nickel--Broadstruck, Double Struck--MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/10). PCGS Population (0/22). Mintage: 371,499,488....
$25
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck, Broadstruck--...
$38
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Clad Stock -- AU58 NGC. ...
$1,175
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Broadstruck MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/48). PCGS Population (9/32). Mintage: 371,499,488. Numism...
$53
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck, Broadstruck--...
$34
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on Clad Stock--AU58 NGC. ...
$1,754
1987-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck 35% Off Center--MS64 NGC, ... (Total: 5 coins)
$138
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