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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 * 1940 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:
3499
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1940
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,158
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84177
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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
1938 5c Jefferson PR
Worth: $25 – $2,400
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
5C 1940 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC
$852
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2/6). NGC Census: (1/4). ...
$223
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$632
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR67 ICG. Pop: (P 0/0, N 0/0)....
$518
1940 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/0). NGC Census: (0/4). PR65. ...
$720
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 Cameo NGC. A well struck Gem ...
$1,380
1940 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (7/0). NGC Census: (0/4). PR65. ...
$1,020
1940 5C PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$969
1940 Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1940. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$1,175
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,035
1940 Jefferson Nickel. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS).
$1,190
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (6/0). NGC Census: (0/0). (#84177)...
$632
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$862
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 Cameo PCGS. The top step is heavy on the 1940 Reverse variety. A lovely impeccably struck came...
$1,725
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 Cameo PCGS. A well struck Gem with a fully brilliant, untoned appearance overall. Each side po...
$1,610
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