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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 * 1940 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:
3497
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1940
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
Coin Date:
1940
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,158
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4177
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1940 5c PR
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1940 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. M...
$75
1940 5C Reverse of 1940, PR65 NGC. CDN: $63 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 14,158. ...
$89
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR68 PCGS....
$5,760
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR67 NGC. Mintage 14,158. ...
$204
1940 5c ANACS Proof 64
$65
1940 5C PR69 NGC. ...
$15,275
1940 5c NGC/CAC Proof 63 (Reverse of 40)
$55
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR62 ICG. NGC Census: (1/441). PCGS Population (1/1274). Mintage: 14,158. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$27
1940 Reverse of 1941 PR 55 ANACS. ...
$19
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 NGC. CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 14,158. ...
$109
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (674/1062). NGC Census: ...
$79
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR68 NGC....
$1,920
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR67 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. Mintage 14,158....
$264
1940 5C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (241/1345). NGC Census: (137/723). Mintage: 14,158. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$79
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (8/430). PCGS Population (22/1292). Mintage: 14,158. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$47
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR62 ICG. NGC Census: (1/441). PCGS Population (0/1261). Mintage: 14,158. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$40
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR66 PCGS. CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 14,158. ...
$89
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. NGC Census: (307/660). PCGS Population: (674/1062)...
$89
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR68 NGC....
$2,220
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (42/0)....
$504
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 1938 PR
Worth: $22 – $4,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 PR
Worth: $45 – $17,000
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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