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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 * 1940 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:
3498
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1940
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
Variety:
Reverse of 1938
Coin Date:
1940
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,158
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
94177
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1940 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$17,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/353xxx/da20b386-0c46-4f96-b725-90b6d1299f00.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
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
1953 5c PR
Worth: $5 – $160
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (5 in 67+), 6 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$1,037
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR65 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$244
1940 Jefferson Nickel. FS-901. Reverse of 1938. Proof-64 (ANACS). OH.
$216
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR68 PCGS....
$9,600
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 PCGS. (FS-024). PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$360
1940 5C Reverse of 1940 PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (2/63). PCGS Population (1/88). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P...
$50
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/84). NGC Census: (4/59). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$84
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (34/4). NGC Census: (22/5). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$1,140
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 65, 113 finer (4/26). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. ...
$317
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/121). NGC Census: (11/72). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$84
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 PCGS....
$11,700
1940 Jefferson Nickel. Reverse of 1938. Proof-66 (PCGS).
$456
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/62). PCGS Population (1/86). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$62
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR63 ANACS. FS-24. Streaky tan-...
$115
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR67+ PCGS. CAC....
$1,920
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 65, 114 finer (10/25). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. ...
$216
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/121). NGC Census: (11/72). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NG...
$99
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR68 NGC. ...
$5,040
1940 5C Reverse of 1938, FS-901, PR66 NGC. (FS-024). NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (4/2). ...
$312
1940 5C Reverse of 1938 PR 62 5 Steps , ANACS....
$31
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