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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. For the coins minted during WWII, the mintmark appears with a large letter above Monticello, to better designate these coins for their silver content.
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Designer: Felix Schlag. Weight: 5 grams. Composition: .560 copper, .350 silver, .090 manganese, with net weight .05626 oz. pure silver. Diameter: 21.2 mm. Edge: Plain. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: To conserve nickel metal for critical wartime use, partway through 1942, the Mint revised the alloy of the five-cent piece to eliminate this element. The socalled “wartime” or “silver” composition comprised 56% copper, 35% silver, and 9% manganese. To quickly differentiate pieces in this metal, the mintmark was placed as a large letter prominently over the dome of Monticello on the reverse (instead of a small letter to the right of the building, as earlier). For the first time, a P was used to designate Philadelphia issues.
Circulated coins are common but not usually considered for inclusion in a type set as Mint State coins are readily available. Circulated pieces are often dull and/or blotchy whereas there are beautiful gems available.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: The silver content was sufficient to give the finished pieces a bright, deeply lustrous finish not much different from that found on contemporary dimes, quarters, and half dollars. The metal was softer than the normal nickel-content alloy, resulting in many pieces being struck with very sharp design details including the steps on the Monticello building. Mint State coins are usually well struck and often of exceptional beauty.
Proof Coins: Proof strikings were made only in 1942. Until recent decades, it was not unusual for dealers to obtain quantity groups of the 1942-P. However, by now most have been dispersed. Attractive Proofs are readily available singly.
Catalog Information
GSID:
85088
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Reverse Lettering:
MONTICELLO, FIVE CENTS, E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Fineness:
0.35
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0563 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Silver War Issues
Variety 2:
1942-1945
Coin Date:
Jefferson Nickel
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1942-1945
Composition:
35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese
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Coin Value History
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
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Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$80.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $60.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$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 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
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Worth: $0 – $6
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]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/CtcDev/Catalog/20250522/df0311f8-ec9e-4ef4-af5f-c292ac750ff0.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1939 5c Reverse of 1940, Doubled Monticello MS
Worth: $38 – $2,760
1943-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67....
$214
1943-D 5C MS68 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: 26 in 68 (1 in 68+, 1 in 68★ ), 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $3,750 Whsle. Bid for ...
$1,159
1942-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$139
1943/2-P 5C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 16 in 45, 305 finer (12/25). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 271,165,000...
$109
1943/2-P 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 52 in 65 (1 in 65+), 64 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,020
1942-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- On Aus 6P Planchet --AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 32,900,000....
$1,680
1943/2-P 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 271,165,000....
$169
1945-P 5C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS....
$204
1943/2-P 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS62 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/141)....
$372
1942-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/4814). Mintage 32,900,000....
$1,140
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Clamshell Split Planchet -- VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5393 and 0/159+). NGC Census: (1/7...
$65
1944-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Lamination -- MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (7/5531). PCGS Population: (16/3737). CDN: $10 Wh...
$336
1943/2-P 5C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, AU53 ANACS. ...
$114
1944 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Half of Split Planchet After Strike -- VG10 NGC. (2.8 grams)....
$41
1945 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Split Planchet Before Strike -- NGC. (2.5 grams). ...
$159
1945-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck Thru Strike Fragment -- AU50 ANACS....
$432
1944-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Reverse Laminations -- VF30 ANACS....
$73
1943-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Steel Plated Zinc Cent Planchet -- MS61 NGC. ...
$2,880
(1943)-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Zinc-Plated Steel Planchet -- VF35 NGC. (2.8 grams)....
$1,320
1944-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, Obverse Indent, Wheel Mark -- NGC Details. Unc. ...
$780
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