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Most Mint State coins are attractive and well struck (5 Full Steps or, less often, 6 Full Steps), although spotting and eye appeal can be a problem.
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:
3226
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1940
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
Coin Date:
1940-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
43,540,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4008
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1940-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $5.25 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$130.00 | $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 |
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![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
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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
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
1940-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 31 in 67, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 43,540,000....
$104
1940-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
$48
1940-D 5c PCGS MS65
$17
Panama: 1980 100 B Golden Condor (KM-66) NGC Proof 69 DCameo
$230
1940-D MS64 ANACS 5.5 Steps....
$17
1940-D 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 43,540,000. ...
$74
1940-D 5c PCGS MS66
$15
1940-D 5c NGC MS65
$17
1940-D 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. Mintage 43,540,000....
$114
1940-D 5c NGC MS66 5FS
$12
1940-D 5C Double Die Reverse MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (35/515). PCGS Population (133/367). Mintage: 43,540,000. Numismedia W...
$115
1940-D 5C MS67 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (358/1). PCGS Population: (31/0). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bi...
$94
1940-D 5c NGC MS66 5FS
$16
1940-D 5c NGC MS65 ex: Richmond Collection
$14
1940-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (358/1). PCGS Population: (30/0). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 43,540,000...
$57
1940-D 5c PCGS MS66
$31
1940-D MS65 ANACS. ...
$9
1940-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (358/1). PCGS Population: (30/0). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 43,540,000...
$139
1940-D 5c PCGS MS66 ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$25
1940-D 5C
$12
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