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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:
3298
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-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
19,210,900
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4051
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Coin Value History
1953-S 5c MS
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1953-S 5c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS67 | $1,900 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $60.00 | $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 |
1953-S 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 67, 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 19,210,90...
$885
1953-S 5C MS66 NGC. Mintage 19,210,900. ...
$31
1953-S 5c NGC MS65
$25
1953-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$630
1953-S 5c PCGS MS64
$16
1953-S/S MS63 ANACS. ...
$24
1953-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (36/0). Mintage 19,210,900. ...
$384
1953-S 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (604/32). PCGS Population: (310/7). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 19,210,9...
$41
Investor Lot of 1953-S 5c: All PCGS MS65 (2 Coins)
$20
1953-S 5c PCGS MS64
$17
1953-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (34/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 19,210,90...
$900
1953-S 5c PCGS MS66
$65
1953-S 5c PCGS MS65 - No Reserve!
$18
1953-S 5c PCGS MS64
$14
1953-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (32/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 19,210,90...
$780
1953-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (167/1). NGC Census: (267/17). Mintage 19,210,900. ...
$94
1953-S 5C --5C Struck 5% Off-Center--MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. Ex: New England Collection. From The New England Collectio...
$546
1953-S/S MS64 ANACS. RPM-3....
$26
1953-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (31/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 19,210,90...
$480
1953-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (145/1). NGC Census: (214/15). Mintage 19,210,900. ...
$41
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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