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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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3288
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1951
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:
1951-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
20,460,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4044
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Coin Value History
1951-D 5c MS
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1951-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $200.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $24.00 | $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 |
1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. Mintage 20,460,000. ...
$180
1951-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Straight Clip Planchet -- MS66 NGC. (4.6 g)....
$36
Investor Lot of 1951-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (3 Coins)
$33
1951-D 5C MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/263). PCGS Population (31/333). Mintage: 20,460,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $7.50. (#4...
$12
1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/0). NGC Census: (105/0). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,460,0...
$159
1951-D 5c NGC MS66
$25
Investor Lot of 1951-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (5 Coins)
$46
1951-D 5C MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/225). PCGS Population (25/299). Mintage: 20,460,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $7.50. (#4...
$10
1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (104/0 and 2/0+). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67...
$159
1951-D 5c PCGS MS66
$19
Investor Lot of 1951-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (5 Coins)
$48
1951-D 5C MS64 PCGS. ...
$11
1951-D 5c PCGS MS67 ex: D.L. Hansen
$280
(5)1951-D 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (626/13). NGC Census: (448/78). Mintage 20,460,000.... (Total: 5 item)
$53
1951-D 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (140/397). PCGS Population (713/540). Mintage: 20,460,000. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$26
1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/0). NGC Census: (101/0). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,460,0...
$204
(4) 1951-D 5C MS66 PCGS. ... (Total: 4 coins)
$33
1951-D 5c NGC MS65 ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$16
1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/0). NGC Census: (93/0). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,460,00...
$162
1951-D 5C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (576/16). NGC Census: (421/70). Mintage 20,460,000....
$37
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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