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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 * [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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3178
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1947
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:
1947
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
95,000,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4031
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $2.10 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $195.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $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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Worth: $0 – $12
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Worth: $0 – $275
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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
1947 Jefferson Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$69
1947 Jefferson Nickel. MS-68 (NGC).
$1,080
1947 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (476/247 and 0/13+). NGC Census: (250/559 and 0/5+). CDN: $8 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$59
1947 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck Flipover In Collar -- AU55 NGC....
$216
5C 1947 NGC MS67 OH
$94
1947 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Half of Split Planchet -- XF40 NGC. (2.0 gram)....
$45
1947 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Split After Strike -- AU58 ANACS. (2.56 grams)....
$38
1947 5c PCGS MS66+
$75
1947 5C Jefferson Nickel--Obverse Lamination--MS62 NGC; 1962-D Jefferson Nickel--Straight Clip Obverse and Reverse Lamination... (Total: 4 coins)
$161
1947 5C MS64 PCGS. . PCGS Population (57/235). NGC Census: (7/182). Mintage: 95,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$11
1947 5c PCGS MS65
$9
1947 5C Jefferson Nickel, -- Double Struck Flipover In Collar -- AU55 NGC. ...
$168
1947 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (31/0). PCGS Population: (9/0). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 95,000,000. ...
$99
(4)1947 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 171 in 66 (3 in 66+), 5 finer (2/17).... (Total: 4 coins)
$109
1947 5C Jefferson Nickel--Split Planchet--MS62 ANACS....
$41
1947 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (57/234). NGC Census: (7/182). Mintage: 95,000,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c...
$17
1947 Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$35
1947 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck, Flipover in Collar--AU55 NGC. ...
$402
1947 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/0). NGC Census: (29/0). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 95,000,000. ...
$168
(5)1947 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (176/5). NGC Census: (227/22). Mintage 95,000,000.... (Total: 5 coins)
$109
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