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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 * 1956 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:
3524
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1956
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:
1956
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
669,384
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4188
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1956 5c PR
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1956 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (1218/0). PCGS Population: (11/0). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 669,384. ...
$45
1956 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, PR67 PCGS. (035.4). PCGS Population: (38/12). NGC Census: (68/35). Mintage 669,384....
$69
1956 5C PR68 NGC. NGC Census: (2913/1151). PCGS Population: (375/11). CDN: $25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 669,38...
$67
1956 5c PCGS Proof 66
$16
1956 5c PCGS Proof 65
$15
1956 5c PCGS Proof 64
$17
1956 5C PR70 ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 669,384. (#4188)...
$42
1956 5C PR69★ NGC. NGC Census: (1159/0 and 57/0*). PCGS Population: (11/0 and 57/0*). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$89
1956 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, PR67 NGC. (FS-035.4). NGC Census: (66/33). PCGS Population: (35/12). Mintage 669,384. ...
$51
1956 5c NGC Proof 68 *Star*
$66
1956 5C Double Die Obverse FS-101 PR66 PCGS. (FS-035.4). PCGS Population (295/654). NGC Census: (168/971). Mintage: 669,3...
$69
1956 5c PCGS Proof 65
$15
1956 5C PR70 ICG, 1957 PR70 ICG, 1959 PR70 ICG, 1962 PR70 ICG, 1964 PR70 Cameo ICG, 1969-S PR70 ICG, 1970-S PR70 ICG, 1971-S ... (Total: 20 Coins)
$231
1956 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (1151/0). PCGS Population: (11/0). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 669,384. ...
$63
1956 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, PR67 Full Steps ANACS. (FS-035.4)....
$57
1956 5c NGC Proof 68
$45
1956 5c PCGS Proof 66
$13
1956 5C PR65 PCGS; 1956 PR66 PCGS; 1957 PR66 PCGS; 1956 PR67 PCGS; 1958 PR66 PCGS; (3) 1958 PR67 PCGS; (2) 1959 PR65 PCGS; (2... (23 Coins)
$253
1956 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (1151/0). PCGS Population: (11/0). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 669,384. ...
$51
1956 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, PR67 PCGS. (FS-035.4). PCGS Population: (31/12). NGC Census: (65/32). Mintage 669,38...
$69
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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