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Obverse Description
Felix Schlag's portrait of Jefferson, facing left, with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the left periphery, and LIBERTY * 1938 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3491
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Jefferson
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,365
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4175
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Coin Value History
1938 5c Jefferson PR
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1938 5c Jefferson PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $2,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 PR [Type]
Worth: $0 – $16
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942 PR [Type]
Worth: $28 – $1,920
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $0 – $14
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/353xxx/da20b386-0c46-4f96-b725-90b6d1299f00.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $14
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $22 – $4,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 PR
Worth: $45 – $17,000
1940 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $15,000
1940 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $26 – $14,000
1941 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $5,750
1942 5c Type 1 PR
Worth: $13 – $2,000
1942-P 5c Type 2, Silver PR
Worth: $28 – $1,920
1950 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $1,200
1951 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $350
1952 5c PR
Worth: $7 – $240
1953 5c PR
Worth: $5 – $160
1938 5C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2" rattler holder. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 19,365. ...
$101
1938 5C PR66 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 19,365. ...
$139
1938 5C Recut Ribbon PR67 NGC. A Felix Schlag mat, #91 of only 150 issued, accompanies the lot. The coin has been removed a...
$439
1938 Jefferson Nickel. FS-402. Re-Engraved Obverse Design. Proof-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,856
1938 5C PR64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $64 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 19,365....
$81
1938 Jefferson Nickel, Proof (Uncertified), housed in a commemorative display frame with notarized presentation signed by designer Felix Schlag.
$3,360
1938 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-403, PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/30). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,365. ...
$99
1938 5C -- Environmental Damage -- PR Genuine PCGS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/1131). PCGS Population (1/2307). Mintage: 1...
$26
1938 5C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (31/940). PCGS Population (54/2040). Mintage: 19,365. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$92
1938 5C PR61 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/874). PCGS Population (0/1961). Mintage: 19,365. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $24. (#4175)...
$31
1938 5C PR 55--Cleaned--ANACS....
$12
1938 5C PR65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 19,365....
$109
1938 5C PR66 NGC. CAC. CAC: 104 in 66, 101 finer (6/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 19,365. ...
$144
1938 5C PR67 NGC. CAC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 19,365. ...
$317
1938 5C PR68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/0 and 1/0+). Mintage 19,365. ...
$2,880
1938 5C PR64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $64 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 19,365....
$99
1938 5C PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/1037). PCGS Population (5/2190). Mintage: 19,365. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$34
1938 5C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (54/2035). NGC Census: (31/936). Mintage: 19,365. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$42
1938 5C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 19,365....
$89
1938 5C PR66 5 Steps ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 19,365....
$104
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