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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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3285
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1949
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:
1949-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,716,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84040
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1949-S 5c MS FS
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1949-S 5c MS FS
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1949-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$244
1949-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$3,360
1949-S 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (22/7). PCGS Population: (39/9). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$252
1949-S 5C MS64 Full Steps ANACS. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population: (27/125). ...
$94
1949-S 5C MS63 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$126
1949-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$139
1949-S 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). ...
$1,560
1949-S 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (22/7). PCGS Population: (39/9). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$240
1949-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. This lustrous and undisturbed near-Gem has only minor marks, and the ...
$19
1949-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$159
1949-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,120
1949-S 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (17/7). PCGS Population: (36/8). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$312
1949-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$214
1949-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (100/48). NGC Census: (11/31). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$218
5C 1949-S PCGS MS67 FS
$4,112
5C 1949-S PCGS MS66+ FS
$705
1949-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (100/46). NGC Census: (10/28). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$276
1949-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$5,170
1949-S 5C MS66+ Full Steps PCGS. ...
$930
1949-S 5C MS65 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (10/28). PCGS Population: (100/46). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$134
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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