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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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3310
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1956
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:
1956-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
67,222,940
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4060
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1956-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $0.50 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$345.00 | $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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Worth: $2 – $150
1938 5c MS
Worth: $0 – $150
1938 5c MS FS
Worth: $40 – $2,500
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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
1956-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 21 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage...
$165
1956-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
$49
1956-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS62 Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$960
1956-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS61 Brown PCGS. ...
$361
Investor Lot of 1956-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (5 Coins)
$65
1956-D 5C Jefferson Nickel --Struck on a 1C Planchet -- MS64 NGC. 3.12 Grams....
$382
1956-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--On a Split Planchet, Before Strike--NGC. 2.5 Grams. Ex: New England Collection. 1964-D Jeffer... (Total: 2 coins)
$144
1956-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Obverse Struck Thru--AU55 NGC. ...
$19
1956-D 5C
$288
1956-D 5C MS67 ANACS. Mintage 67,222,940. ...
$49
1956-D 5c PCGS MS66
$28
1956-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. From The Fred Weinberg Collection. ...
$630
1956-D 5c PCGS MS65
$31
1956-D 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (41/218). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 67,222,944. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $6. (#4060)...
$29
1956-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (80/1). Mintage 67,222,940. ...
$89
1956-D 5c PCGS MS66
$20
1956-D 5C Nickel--Split Before Strike--MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/195). PCGS Population (1/263). Mintage: 67,222,944. (#40...
$51
1956-D 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (88/133). PCGS Population (220/86). Mintage: 67,222,944. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$10
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$15
1956-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$192
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