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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 * 1939 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:
3494
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1939
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Reverse of 1938
Coin Date:
1939
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
12,535
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4176
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Coin Value History
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
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1939 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$5,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $3,750 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR66 NGC. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 12,535. ...
$232
1939 5C Reverse of 1938, PR65 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 12,535. ...
$109
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR67 NGC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 12,535. ...
$288
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (37/0). Mintage 12,535. ...
$1,080
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR64 PCGS. This piece is housed in a PCGS green label holder. PCGS Population: (338/1676). NGC Cens...
$59
1939 5c NGC Proof 62 (Reverse of 1938)
$22
1939 5C --Environmental Damage--Reverse of 1938 PR Genuine PCGS. UNC Details . NGC Census: (0/531). PCGS Population (1/15...
$15
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (17/500). PCGS Population (38/1428). Mintage: 12,535. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$65
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR66 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 12,535. ...
$94
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR65 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 12,535. ...
$79
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR67 NGC. Mintage 12,535. ...
$252
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (37/0). Mintage 12,535. ...
$1,740
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR64 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (332/1645). NGC Census: (145/872). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$252
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (7/530). PCGS Population (4/1596). Mintage: 12,535. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$34
1939 5C
$12
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR63 ICG. Soft Step Reverse Hub 1938-1939. NGC Census: (18/502). PCGS Population (33/1362). Mintage...
$31
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR66 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 12,535. ...
$129
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR65 NGC. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 12,535. ...
$84
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR67 NGC. Mintage 12,535. ...
$240
1939 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (34/0). PCGS Population: (22/0). CDN: $3,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mi...
$1,380
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 PR [Type]
Worth: $0 – $16
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942 PR [Type]
Worth: $28 – $1,920
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $0 – $14
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $0 – $14
1938 5c Jefferson PR
Worth: $25 – $2,400
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 PR
Worth: $45 – $17,000
1940 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $15,000
1940 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $26 – $14,000
1941 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $5,750
1942 5c Type 1 PR
Worth: $13 – $2,000
1942-P 5c Type 2, Silver PR
Worth: $28 – $1,920
1950 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $1,200
1951 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $350
1952 5c PR
Worth: $7 – $240
1953 5c PR
Worth: $5 – $160
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