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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:
3389
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1981, D
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:
1981-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
364,801,843
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4107
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $30.00 | $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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Worth: $0 – $12
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Worth: $0 – $75
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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
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS....
$288
1981-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (6/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). Mintage 364,801,843. ...
$149
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS64 Brown PCGS. ...
$186
1981-D 5c PCGS MS66
$7
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a 1C Blank Planchet, 3.06 Grams--MS65 Red and Brown NGC. From The New England Colle...
$374
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$174
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Damaged 1C Planchet -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. 3.1 grams....
$212
1981-D 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (21/4). PCGS Population (13/0). Mintage: 364,801,856. (#4107)...
$12
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$300
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel Struck On A Damaged 1C Planchet 3.1GR MS64 RB NGC. ...
$150
1981-D 5c PCGS MS66
$23
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck On A Damaged 1C Planchet 3.1 gm--MS64 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$207
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Damaged Cent Planchet--MS64 Red and Brown NGC. 3.1 grams....
$230
1981-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Damaged Cent Planchet--MS64 Red and Brown NGC. 3.1 grams. The upper obverse and low...
$218
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