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Mint State coins are usually sharply detailed with 5 Full Steps a possibility, although not sharply delineated due to the nature of the hub. Most have excellent eye appeal.
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.
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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Source: Q.David Bowers
Catalog Information
GSID:
3214
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1938
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
Variety:
Jefferson
Coin Date:
1938-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,376,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4001
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Coin Value History
1938-D 5c Jefferson MS
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1938-D 5c Jefferson MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $9.25 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$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 |
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260623/cac_107669298_107669298-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $6
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260822/cac_50319760_50319760-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4 – $1,200
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]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/CtcDev/Catalog/20250522/df0311f8-ec9e-4ef4-af5f-c292ac750ff0.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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 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
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Monticello MS
Worth: $38 – $2,760
1938-D 5C MS68 PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 68, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 5,376,000...
$1,464
1938-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 (NGC).
$195
1938-D 5C Jefferson MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $20 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage ...
$317
No Date-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Die Break -- MS64 NGC. JNC-ND-2. Mintage 5,376,000....
$49
1938-D Jefferson 5c PCGS MS65
$21
CHINA. Taiwan. 2,000 Yuan, Year 65 (1976). NGC MS-62.
$1,135
CHINA. Taiwan. 2,000 Yuan, 1976. NGC MS-63.
$1,175
No Date 5C Jefferson Nickel 15% Curved Clip Planchet NGC. 4.7 Grams....
$32
Jersey: 2002 Gold 2.5 Pound Diana (KM-112) NGC Proof 69 UCameo
$196
1938-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-68 (NGC).
$552
1938-D 5C Jefferson MS67 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (1170/21). PCGS Population: (353/9). CDN: ...
$276
1938-D 5C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (2353/340 and 60/36+). NGC Census: (1683/1080 and 13/28+). CDN: $20 Whsle. Bid for N...
$164
CHINA. Taiwan. 2,000 Yuan, Year 65 (1976). NGC MS-64.
$1,314
1938-D Jefferson 5c PCGS MS65
$22
1938-D 5C Jefferson MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (21/0). PCGS Population: (9/0). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage...
$660
1938-D 5C Jefferson MS67 NGC. Mintage 5,376,000....
$69
1938-D Jefferson 5c PCGS MS66
$44
No Date 5C Jefferson Nickel Struck 90% off Center with Uniface Reverse MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0)....
$31
1938-D Jefferson 5c PCGS MS65
$15
1938-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-68 (PCGS).
$2,640
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