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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. Mintmark, if any, is positioned just below the date. In 1966, the designer's initials of FS were added below the bust.
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:
3366
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1970, S
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:
1970-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
238,832,004
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84085
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Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260623/cac_107669298_107669298-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $6
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260822/cac_50319760_50319760-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $3 – $1,200
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $12
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, Satin Finish, 2005 MS [Type]
Worth: $0 – $75
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 – $150
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
1970-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 65, 13 finer (1/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$439
1970-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 49 in 64 (2 in 64+), 53 finer (10/25). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$64
1970-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS has not certified a single 1970-S nickel in Superb Gem Full Steps condition, making th...
$1,440
1970-S 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck, Broadstruck, 2nd Strike Obverse Struck Thru Planchet--MS67 Six Full Steps NGC, ... (Total: 2 coins)
$2,070
1970-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/11). NGC Census: (7/6). CDN: $315 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$444
1970-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/59). NGC Census: (8/14). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$84
1970-S 5C MS66 Six Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (7/0). PCGS Population: (12/0). CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$1,110
1970-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 FS (PCGS).
$264
1970-S 5C MS64 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/13). PCGS Population: (44/55). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$79
1970-S 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (6/0). PCGS Population: (12/0). CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$1,380
1970-S 5C MS65 Full Steps ANACS. ...
$104
1970-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (26/21). NGC Census: (1/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCG...
$89
1970-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$2,640
1970-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/2). NGC Census: (3/1). ...
$282
1970-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (23/20). NGC Census: (3/4). (#84085)...
$84
1970-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,120
1970-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (19/2). NGC Census: (3/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$352
1970-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (23/20). NGC Census: (2/4). (#84085)...
$69
1970-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,240
1970-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (18/2). NGC Census: (1/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$427
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