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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 * 1953 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:
3515
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1953
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
128,800
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4185
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1953 5c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 | - | $210.00 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $90.00 | $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 |
| 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 |
1953 5C PR68 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 128,800....
$74
1953 5C PR67 CACG. Mintage 128,800....
$84
1953 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (320/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 128,800. ...
$139
1953 5c PCGS Proof 66
$38
1953 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-401, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/17). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 128,800. ...
$51
1953 5c PCGS Proof 64
$13
1953 PR 63 NGC. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$11
1953 5C PR68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (244/1). NGC Census: (1190/306). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 128,800...
$109
1953 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Reverse Struck Thru -- PR67 NGC. ...
$30
1953 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (303/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 128,800. ...
$139
1953 5c PCGS Proof 66
$35
Partial 1953 Proof Set. No 1953 cent is present. The set includes the Jefferson Nickel PR65, Roosevelt Dime PR66, Washington Q... (Total: 4 coins)
$207
1953 5c PCGS Proof 64
$15
1953 5C PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (1167/303). PCGS Population: (245/1). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 128,800....
$49
1953 5C Re-Engraved Obverse Design, FS-401, PR67+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/2 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Minta...
$264
1953 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (299/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 128,800. ...
$149
1953 5c PCGS Proof 66
$35
1953 5c PCGS Proof 65
$17
1953 5C PR 64 PCGS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $25.00....
$22
1953 5C PR68 PCGS. PCGS Population: (245/1). NGC Census: (1154/299). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 128,800...
$62
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 PR
Worth: $18 – $15,000
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
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