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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:
3196
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1956
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:
1956
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
35,216,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4059
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Coin Value History
1956 5c MS
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1956 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS68 | $1,900 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $390.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $1,234 | $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 |
1956 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Clip -- MS67 ANACS. Mintage 35,200,000....
$149
1956 5C MS68 NGC....
$900
1956 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 1% Ragged Clip -- MS64 PCGS. Mintage 35,200,000....
$30
1956 5C Tripled Die Reverse, FS-802, MS65 PCGS. FS-035.6. PCGS Population: (23/9). NGC Census: (5/13). Mintage 35,200,000....
$104
1956 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (790/70). PCGS Population: (446/8). CDN: $23 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 35,200,000...
$30
1956 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$348
1956 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS61 Red and Brown NGC. 3.1 gm....
$446
1956 TDR, Die 24 AU58 ANACS, FS-035....
$27
1956 QDR, Die 18 MS63 ANACS, FS-035....
$38
1956 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (82/1). Mintage 35,200,000. ...
$109
1956 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 10% Rolled Thin Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$111
1956 5C Quadrupled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. (FS-035.2). PCGS Population: (9/4). NGC Census: (0/1). Mintage 35,200,...
$1,320
1956 5C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (446/8 and 29/1+). NGC Census: (790/72 and 9/2+). CDN: $23 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$51
1956 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (79/1). Mintage 35,200,000. ...
$119
1956 5C Quadrupled Die Reverse, FS-801, Die 18, MS64 ANACS. Mintage 35,200,000....
$168
1956 5C Quadrupled Die Reverse, FS-801, Die-18, MS65 ANACS. Mintage 35,200,000....
$120
1956 5c NGC MS66
$25
1956 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (79/1). Mintage 35,200,000. ...
$124
1956 5C Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. Ex: New England Collection....
$1,140
1956 5C Quadrupled Die Reverse, FS-801, Die-18, MS65 ANACS. Mintage 35,200,000....
$132
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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