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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:
297867
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
Variety:
Reverse of 1938
Variety 2:
FS-901
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 #:
38540
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1940 5c Reverse of 1938, FS-901 PR
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1940 5c Reverse of 1938, FS-901 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$17,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $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
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
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR65 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$244
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67+ PCGS. CAC....
$1,920
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR68 PCGS....
$9,600
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 PCGS. (FS-024). PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$360
1940 Jefferson Nickel. FS-901. Reverse of 1938. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$764
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$3,600
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$26,400
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 NGC. (FS-024). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (4/2). ...
$312
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67 PCGS. ...
$1,020
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR68 PCGS. ...
$16,450
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 PCGS. (FS-024). PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$480
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,055
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 PCGS. (FS-024). PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$456
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67 NGC. CAC. ...
$940
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$432
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,645
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (4/2)....
$423
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,058
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67 NGC. ...
$822
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67 PCGS. ...
$1,469
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