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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Jefferson Nickels (1938–) series of Nickels in the U.S. Coins contains 20 distinct entries with CPG® values between $0.60 and $26,500.00.
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  
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 MS
$0.80
-
$1,900
$0.80 - $1,900
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 MS FS
$115.00
-
$1,500
$115.00 - $1,500
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 MS
$0.80
-
$1,000
$0.80 - $1,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS
-
 
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Monticello MS
$50.00
-
$3,450
$50.00 - $3,450
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
$50.00
-
$3,450
$50.00 - $3,450
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802 MS
$155.00
-
$775
$155.00 - $775
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 MS FS
$16.00
-
$4,500
$16.00 - $4,500
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 MS FS
-
 
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Monticello MS FS
$900
-
$12,000
$900 - $12,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS FS
$900
-
$12,000
$900 - $12,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802 MS FS
-
 
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1939-D 5c Reverse of 1938 MS
$5.50
-
$2,250
$5.50 - $2,250
1939-D 5c Reverse of 1938 MS FS
$195.00
-
$975
$195.00 - $975

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1939-D 5c Reverse of 1940 MS
$5.50
-
$340
$5.50 - $340
1939-D 5c Reverse of 1940 MS FS
$170.00
-
$26,500
$170.00 - $26,500
1939-S 5c Reverse of 1938 MS
$0.60
-
$210.00
$0.60 - $210.00
1939-S 5c Reverse of 1938 MS FS
$115.00
-
$2,500
$115.00 - $2,500
1939-S 5c Reverse of 1940 MS
$2.70
-
$950
$2.70 - $950
1939-S 5c Reverse of 1940 MS FS
$80.00
-
$10,500
$80.00 - $10,500
       

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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 20 distinct entries with CPG® values between $0.60 and $26,500.00.
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