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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:
3191
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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:
1953
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
46,644,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84049
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Coin Value History
1953 5c MS FS
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1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Compradore Collection. The 1953 Jefferson nickel is among the more challenging dates in t...
$2,160
1953 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,853
1953 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (7/9)....
$504
1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/6). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$1,020
5C 1953 PCGS MS66 FS
$3,995
1953 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$2,300
1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/7). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$1,080
5C 1953 PCGS MS66+ FS
$7,050
1953 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. One of the poorest produced of the P-mint Jeffersons, as is quickly evident by its minuscule ...
$4,600
5C 1953 PCGS MS65 FS
$2,585
5C 1953 PCGS MS66 FS
$6,169
1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$1,528
1953 5c PCGS MS66 FS
$6,050
1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$2,760
1953 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$7,475
1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$4,600
1953 5C MS66 Five Full Steps NGC. ...
$1,035
1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$4,600
1953 5C MS66 Five Full Steps NGC. Gentle apricot and cream-gray color adorns this shimmering and well preserved premium Gem...
$6,325
1953 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$5,462
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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