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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:
3195
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1955
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:
1955
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,888,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84056
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1955 5c MS FS
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1955 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Compradore Collection. PCGS Population: 62 in 65 (1 in 65+), 22 finer (1/26). CDN: $380 W...
$317
1955 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$5,040
5C 1955 NGC MS66 5FS
$352
1955 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/75). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Fr...
$264
1955 5C MS65 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: 7 in 65, 22 finer (10/25). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$288
5C 1955 PCGS MS67 FS
$8,812
1955 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (18/2). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$504
1955 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/66). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$132
1955 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/21). NGC Census: (6/18). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$576
1955 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/1). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$1,100
1955 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/65). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$101
1955 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/21). NGC Census: (6/18). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$372
5C 1955 PCGS MS66 FS
$1,116
1955 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/46). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$144
1955 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/21). NGC Census: (7/17). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$432
1955 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/1 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$1,440
5C 1955 PCGS MS64FS
$110
1955 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/21). NGC Census: (7/17). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$384
1955 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (14/1). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS M...
$552
1955 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (30/36). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS ...
$164
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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