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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:
3424
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1989, 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:
1989-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
898,812,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84122
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Coin Value History
1989-P 5c MS FS
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1989-P 5c MS FS
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1989-P 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (25/1). ...
$159
1989-P 5C MS65 Full Steps Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (61/86). PCGS Population: (207/188). CDN: $12 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$37
1989-P 5C MS68 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). ...
$1,140
1989-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Broadstruck, Multi Struck -- MS64 Full Steps NGC. ...
$180
1989-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Broadstruck Out of Collar -- MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$84
1989-P Jefferson Nickel. Thomas Jefferson Label. MS-67 6FS PL (NGC).
$192
1989-P 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$16
1989-P 5C MS66 Full Steps Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (29/16). PCGS Population (125/9). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$36
1989-P 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (25/1). PCGS Population: (12/1). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$192
1989-P 5C Nickel--Broadstruck with Obverse Brockage--MS64 ...
$52
1989-P 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (24/14). PCGS Population (112/8). (#84122)...
$21
1989-P Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 FS (PCGS).
$960
1989-P 5c PCGS MS66 FS
$57
1989-P Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 6FS PL (NGC).
$204
1989-P 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (96/7). NGC Census: (16/13). (#84122)...
$21
1989-P 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (8/1). NGC Census: (16/0). From The Steve Strom Collection. ...
$646
1989-P MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$21
1989-P 5C MS67 5Full Steps NGC . This One Lot Includes: 1989-P 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC and 1989-D 5C MS65 5Full Steps NGC ... (Total: 2 coins)
$74
1989-P 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (7/1). NGC Census: (14/0). (#84122)...
$374
1989-P 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (7/1). NGC Census: (14/0). (#84122)...
$748
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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