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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. Mintmark, if any, is positioned just below the date. In 1966, the designer's initials of FS were added below the bust.
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:
3365
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1970, S
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:
1970-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
238,832,004
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4085
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $60.00 | $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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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
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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
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 77 in 63, 645 finer (2/26). CDN: $1 Whsl...
$793
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 1C Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. Mintage 214,464,814....
$372
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck On Clad 10C Planchet -- MS62 PCGS....
$408
1970-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$24
1970-S 5C MS67+ NGC. NGC Census: (10/0 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (1/0 and 0/0+). Mintage 214,464,814. ...
$492
1970-S 5C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS62 Red and Brown NGC. (3 grams)....
$408
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 80% Off Center @10:00 -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$125
1970-S 5C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (106/8 and 0/0+). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66...
$660
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Struck Cent -- MS63 Brown PCGS. From The Mahal Collection, Part VII. ...
$1,020
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. Mintage 214,464,814....
$420
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck 2nd Strike Off Center -- MS62 NGC....
$109
1945-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Curved Clip @5:00 on Cracked Planchet -- MS65 NGC. ...
$99
1970-S 5C MS67+ NGC. NGC Census: (11/0 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (1/0 and 0/0+). Mintage 214,464,814. ...
$408
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel--Die Adjustment Strike--Ungraded NGC. ...
$253
1970-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (22/0). NGC Census: (49/5). Mintage: 214,464,816. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$47
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$306
1970-S 5c PCGS MS64
$9
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS62 NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection...
$61
1970-S 5c PCGS MS65
$15
1970-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (9/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 214,464,814. ...
$51
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