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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.
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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3271
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1946
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:
1946-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
13,560,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84030
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Worth: $0 – $6
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![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
1946-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$2,684
1946-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 102 in 66 (9 in 66+), 12 finer (3/26). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$195
1946-S 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$45
1946-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (73/186). NGC Census: (0/1)....
$49
1946-S 5C MS67+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (19/0)....
$2,040
1946-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 103 in 66 (9 in 66+), 11 finer (10/25). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$720
1946-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (121/63). NGC Census: (0/1)....
$33
1946-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (73/184). NGC Census: (0/1)....
$33
1946-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$2,280
1946-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$288
1946-S 5C MS65 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population: (121/59). ...
$74
1946-S 5c PCGS MS64 FS ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$29
1946-S 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (19/0). ...
$810
1946-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (89/8 and 7/0+). NGC Census: (31/14 and 4/2+). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$312
1946-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (120/55). NGC Census: (0/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC...
$129
1946-S 5c PCGS MS64 FS ex: Omaha Bank Hoard
$54
1946-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. A rare sight in this lofty grade, Superb Gem Full Steps 1946-S nickels seldom appear at auc...
$2,880
1946-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (88/8). NGC Census: (28/13). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$129
1946-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (121/59). NGC Census: (0/1). ...
$94
1946-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (61/128). NGC Census: (1/7). (#84030)...
$14
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