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The FS denotes that the striking detail on the steps of the Jefferson memorial building are clearly defined.
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:
3317
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1959
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:
1959-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
160,738,240
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84066
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Worth: $0 – $6
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
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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
1959-D 5C MS66 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 66 (5 in 66+), 9 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$390
1959-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 83 in 65 (1 in 65+), 32 finer (1/26). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$109
1959-D 5C MS67 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0)....
$1,528
1959-D 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (59/55). NGC Census: (1/22). (#84066)...
$50
1959-D 5C MS66+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (47/9)....
$456
1959-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (81/26). NGC Census: (30/53). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$75
1959-D 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. ...
$1,292
1959-D 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$69
1959-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (46/8 and 5/0+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,080
1959-D 5C MS65 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (79/22). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$84
1959-D 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (59/54). NGC Census: (1/20). (#84066)...
$42
1959-D 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (46/8). PCGS Population: (27/0). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$420
1959-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Steve Strom Collection. PCGS Population: (63/8). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$84
1959-D 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$75
1959-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (44/6 and 4/0+). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$1,080
1959-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (63/8). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$258
1959-D 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$127
1959-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$660
1959-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Steve Storm Collection. PCGS Population (63/8). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$120
1959-D 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (49/46). NGC Census: (0/0). (#84066)...
$37
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