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Mint State coins are usually sharply detailed with 5 Full Steps a possibility, although not sharply delineated due to the nature of the hub. Most have excellent eye appeal. The FS denotes that the striking detail on the steps of the Jefferson memorial building are clearly defined.
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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Source: Q.David Bowers
Catalog Information
GSID:
3215
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1938
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
Variety:
Jefferson
Coin Date:
1938-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
5,376,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84001
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1938-D 5c Jefferson MS FS
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1938-D 5c Jefferson MS FS
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1938-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$109
1938-D 5C MS65 Full Steps NGC. ...
$49
1938-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (87/7). NGC Census: (60/4). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$402
1938-D 5C MS68+ Full Steps PCGS. ...
$33,600
1938-D 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (14/267). NGC Census: (0/12). (#84001)...
$86
1938-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$55
1938-D 5C MS65 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (1/2). PCGS Population: (167/426). CDN: $15 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$49
1938-D 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (60/4). PCGS Population: (87/7). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Sol...
$289
1938-D 5C MS68 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$2,640
1938-D 5C Jefferson MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (150/64). PCGS Population: (369/97). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$51
1938-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (143/297). NGC Census: (1/2). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$68
1938-D 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (60/4). PCGS Population: (87/7). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. S...
$186
1938-D 5C MS68 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,900
1938-D 5C Jefferson MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (369/96). NGC Census: (139/63). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$41
1938-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (116/245). NGC Census: (4/19). (#84001)...
$84
1938-D 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (59/4). PCGS Population: (86/7). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. S...
$228
1938-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (364/96). NGC Census: (138/62). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid ...
$54
1938-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (102/232). NGC Census: (3/18). (#84001)...
$99
1938-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (85/7). NGC Census: (56/4). CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$288
1938-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (362/91 and 15/22+). NGC Census: (122/59 and 1/10+). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid f...
$129
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-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
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Monticello MS
Worth: $38 – $2,760
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