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Obverse Description
A one-year type for the new Jefferson obverse with portrait facing right from the left periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST and 2005 appear on the right periphery with the word Liberty in script across the right middle by Jefferson's mouth.
Reverse Description
The reverse depicts the American Bison that inhabited the American west during Lewis & Clark's journey.
Catalog Information
GSID:
24949
Designer:
Joe Fitzgerald, Don Everhart
Obverse Designer:
Joe Fitzgerald
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 2005, P
Reverse Designer:
Don Everhart
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
Variety:
American Bison
Coin Date:
2005-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
448,320,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4158
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Coin Value History
2005-P 5c American Bison MS
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2005-P 5c American Bison MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | $390.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $1,234 | $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 |
2005-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Bison -- 10% Curved Clip -- MS60 NGC. NGC Census: 0 in 60, 823 finer (5/26). CDN: $0.08 Whsle. B...
$99
2005-P 5C Jefferson Nickel, Bison -- Double Denomination, Struck on a 2005 Lincoln Cent -- MS68 Red NGC....
$26,400
2005-P Bison 5c NGC MS64
$13
2005-P 5C Bison, Jefferson Nickel -- Reverse Die Crack -- MS66 NGC. ...
$45
Mint Error: 2005-P Bison 5c NGC MS65 (Reverse Die Crack)
$24
2005-P 5C Bison MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/0). NGC Census: (6/3). From The Steve Strom Collection. ...
$999
2005-P 5C SMS Bison MS69 . NGC Census: (2/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#4158)...
$28
2005-P 5c Bison NGC MS68
$7
Mint Error: 2005-P Bison 5c PCGS MS64 (Detached Leg)
$65
2005-P 5C Bison Nickel -- 18% Triple Clip Planchet -- MS66 PCGS. ...
$94
2005-P 5C Jefferson/Bison Nickel--Struck on a Improperly Annealed Planchet--MS65 NGC. Ex:New England Collection. From The...
$126
2005-P 5C Bison MS69 NGC. PCGS Population (1/0). NGC Census: (0/0). (#4158)...
$45
2005-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Bison Improperly Annealed Plan MS64 PCGS. Ex: Sintered. PCGS Population (193/324). NGC Census: ...
$28
2005-P 5C Bison Detached Leg MS66 ANACS. NGC Census: (145/143). PCGS Population (49/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$37
2005-P 5C Bison Detached Leg MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (48/288). PCGS Population (186/51). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$29
2005-P 5C Bison Detached Leg MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/336). PCGS Population (175/237). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$19
2005-P 5c Bison NGC MS66
$23
2005-P 5C Bison Die Crack MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (48/288). PCGS Population (186/51). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$25
2005-P 5c Bison NGC MS64 - Reverse Die Crack
$40
2005-P 5c Bison NGC MS65 - Reverse Die Crack
$69
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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