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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3179
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1947
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:
1947
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
95,000,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84031
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1947 5c MS FS
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1947 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. ...
$144
1947 5C MS67+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: 12 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$1,260
1947 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$25
1947 5c PCGS MS64 FS ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$27
1947 5c NGC MS66 5FS
$110
1947 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/0). NGC Census: (9/0). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$1,140
1947 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (156/72). NGC Census: (33/49). ...
$61
1947 5c PCGS MS64 FS ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$19
1947 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (74/8). PCGS Population: (83/13). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$360
1947 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population: (10/0). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$780
1947 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (155/84). NGC Census: (27/44)....
$43
1947 5c PCGS MS64 FS ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$19
1947 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (74/8). PCGS Population: (83/13). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$124
1947 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population: (10/0). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$930
1947 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (155/84). NGC Census: (27/44)....
$43
1947 5c PCGS MS64 FS ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$21
1947 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (57/7). PCGS Population: (84/12). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$132
5C 1947 PCGS MS67 FS
$1,410
1947 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (155/84). NGC Census: (27/44)....
$28
1947 5c PCGS MS64 FS ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$24
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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