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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Jefferson Nickels (1938–) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 12 distinct entries with CPG® values between $0.40 and $3,250.00.
The first Jefferson nickels were coined in 1938 and remain in production to the present. The nickel was designed by Felix Schlag, whose artwork for the coin was selected in a competition in which 390 artists submitted designs; Schlag's entry won him an award of $1,000.



While the Jefferson nickel is among the nation's longest-running coin series, it offers very few major regular-issue rarities. The 1939-D and 1950-D issues are the scarcest coins in terms of overall mintage, though these are relatively affordable in all circulated grades and eve...

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  Jefferson Nickels (1938–) Value Range Favorite
Jefferson Nickels (1938–) Value Range  
1938 5c MS
$0.40
-
$165.00
$0.40 - $165.00
1938 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS
-
 
1938 5c Quadruple Die Obverse, FS-105 MS
-
 
1938 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-106 MS
-
 
1938 5c MS FS
$55.00
-
$3,150
$55.00 - $3,150
1938 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS FS
-
 
1938 5c Quadruple Die Obverse, FS-105 MS FS
-
 
1938 5c Doubled Die Obverse, FS-106 MS FS
-
 
1938-D 5c Jefferson MS
$1.50
-
$1,750
$1.50 - $1,750
1938-D 5c Jefferson MS FS
$20.00
-
$3,250
$20.00 - $3,250
1938-S 5c MS
$2.70
-
$2,500
$2.70 - $2,500
1938-S 5c MS FS
$110.00
-
$1,000
$110.00 - $1,000
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Jefferson Nickels (1938–) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 12 distinct entries with CPG® values between $0.40 and $3,250.00.
The first Jefferson nickels were coined in 1938 and remain in production to the present. The nickel was designed by Felix Schlag, whose artwork for the coin was selected in a competition in which 390 artists submitted designs; Schlag's entry won him an award of $1,000.



While the Jefferson nickel is among the nation's longest-running coin series, it offers very few major regular-issue rarities. The 1939-D and 1950-D issues are the scarcest coins in terms of overall mintage, though these are relatively affordable in all circulated grades and eve...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use