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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
376607
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1938
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
Variety:
Quadruple Die Obverse
Variety 2:
FS-105
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,496,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
38479
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Coin Value History
1938 5c Quadruple Die Obverse, FS-105 MS
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1938 5c Quadruple Die Obverse, FS-105 MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS66 | $290.00 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $130.00 | $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 |
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Worth: $0 – $6
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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
1938 5C Quadrupled Die Obverse, FS-105, MS66 PCGS. FS-021.5. PCGS Population: (14/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,515,36...
$228
1938 5C Quadrupled Die Obverse, FS-105, MS65 PCGS. (021.5). PCGS Population: (17/10). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,515,36...
$276
1938 5C Quadrupled Die Obverse, FS-105, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/18). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 19,515,364. ...
$119
1938 5C Quadrupled Die Obverse, FS-1105, MS66 PCGS. (FS-021.5). PCGS Population (3/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 19,515,3...
$212
1938 5C Quadrupled Die Obverse, FS-1105, MS64 PCGS. (FS-21.5). PCGS Population (10/19). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 19,515,...
$84
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