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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3188
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1952
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:
1952
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
63,988,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4046
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1952 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $1,000.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $75.00 | $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 |
1952 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 1C Planchet -- MS63 Red NGC. (3.1g). NGC Census: (7/476). Mintage 63,900,000....
$504
1952 5C MS67+ NGC. NGC Census: (28/0). Mintage 63,900,000....
$600
1952 5C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (177/8 and 14/1+). NGC Census: (233/27 and 4/2+). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$89
1952 Jefferson Nickel -- Broken Planchet, Two Pieces -- AU58 PCGS. ...
$186
Investor Lot of 1952 5c: All PCGS MS65 (3 Coins)
$29
1952 5c PCGS MS64
$15
1952 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 10C Planchet -- AU55 NGC. 2.4 grams....
$476
1952 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Clamshell Lamination -- Fine 15 NGC. ...
$36
1952 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck 2nd Strike 90% Off Center--MS62 NGC. From The New England Collection of Jefferso...
$196
1952 5C Jefferson Nickels--Split Planchet After Striking--XF40 PCGS. An interesting pair. One can speculate about why the p... (Total: 2 pieces)
$322
1952 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$420
1952 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (26/0 and 0/1+). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mi...
$750
1952 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (169/8). NGC Census: (224/25). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 63,900,00...
$55
1952 5C AU58 PCGS. ...
$690
1952 5C Jefferson Nickel Struck on a Tapered Planchet MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (58/129). PCGS Population (149/42). Mintage: 63...
$41
1952 5C MS64 PCGS. ...
$7
A Mated Pair of Split Planchet 1952 5C Jefferson Nickels, Coin #1 AU55 ANACS and Coin #2 AU55 ANACS.... (2 pieces)
$218
1952-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$630
1952 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (25/0 and 0/1+). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mi...
$810
1952 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (169/8). NGC Census: (224/25). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 63,900,00...
$57
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $6
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
Worth: $3 – $60
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $12
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, Satin Finish, 2005 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $125
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $275
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, Satin Finish, 2006- MS [Type]
Worth: $2 – $150
1938 5c MS
Worth: $0 – $125
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
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