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The 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, graded Extra Fine by PCGS, was acquired from a family that held it unverified since the early 1960s.
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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 * 1942 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:
3504
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1941
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:
Type 1
Coin Date:
1942
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
29,600
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84179
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1942 5c Type 1 PR CAM
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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
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
1942 Jefferson Nickel. Type I. Proof-66 Cameo (CACG).
$4,320
1942 Jefferson Nickel. Type I. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$2,280
5C 1942 TYPE 1. PCGS PR66 CAM CAC
$3,642
1942 Jefferson Nickel. Type I. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder.
$6,612
5C 1942 TYPE 1. PCGS PR66 CAM CAC
$3,525
1942 5C Type One PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,462
1942 5C Type One PR66 Cameo PCGS. Extremely rare, as are ...
$6,612
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