Check Out Books & Supplies at Whitman.com.

1948-D 5c MS FS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
View Image Gallery Similar item Image for 1948-D 5c MS FS
us
1948-D 5c MS FS
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!

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: 3277
Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1948
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: 1948-D
Denomination: 5c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 44,734,000
Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years: 1938-
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 84035
Subscribe to View Log In

View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.

Coin Value History
1948-D 5c MS FS
Value By Grade
1948-D 5c MS FS
CPG (retail) values
Value by grade is available to subscribers. Subscribe to View Log In

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
GSID:3277 PCGS:84035 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1948-D 5c MS FS
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 $625.00 $1,234
MS66 $55.00 $1,234
MS65 $1,234 $1,234
MS64 $1,234 $1,234

Related Items

Other items from this series
See all

Auction Prices

Recent public sale records for this item
See all
1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66+ FS (PCGS).
1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66+ FS (PCGS).
$94
Sold 11/5/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer (4/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer (4/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$342
Sold 4/21/2026
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5c PCGS MS65 FS
1948-D 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$35
Sold 12/19/2022
DLRC
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
$12
Sold 8/12/2007
Heritage Auctions
1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$54
Sold 6/24/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$342
Sold 3/31/2026
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (301/190). NGC Census: (38/36). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
1948-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (301/190). NGC Census: (38/36). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$24
Sold 8/21/2012
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
$12
Sold 8/7/2007
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (299/31). NGC Census: (170/32). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
1948-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (299/31). NGC Census: (170/32). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$41
Sold 5/7/2024
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$464
Sold 3/24/2026
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5c PCGS MS65 FS
1948-D 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$18
Sold 5/27/2010
DLRC
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
$12
Sold 8/5/2007
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (170/32). PCGS Population: (298/30). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
1948-D 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (170/32). PCGS Population: (298/30). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$41
Sold 12/5/2023
Heritage Auctions
1948-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-67+ FS (PCGS). QA.
$1,680
Sold 8/15/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1948-D 5c PCGS MS65 FS
1948-D 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$37
Sold 1/5/2009
DLRC
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
1948-D 5C MS64 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
$14
Sold 7/31/2007
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (276/31). NGC Census: (128/25). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
1948-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (276/31). NGC Census: (128/25). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$77
Sold 11/2/2021
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/0 and 10/0+). NGC Census: (32/0 and 6/0+). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NG...
1948-D 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/0 and 10/0+). NGC Census: (32/0 and 6/0+). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$432
Sold 5/6/2024
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (270/174). NGC Census: (3/13). (#84035)...
1948-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (270/174). NGC Census: (3/13). (#84035)...
$21
Sold 7/13/2008
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 5C MS64 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
1948-D 5C MS64 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (9/15). PCGS Population (34/441). (#84035)...
$10
Sold 7/29/2007
Heritage Auctions
Subscribe to View Log In

View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.

From the Greysheet Marketplace

Live listings from Greysheet dealers
See all

Greysheet News

Property from an Alabama Family, a World-Class Cabinet of Patterns, and Other Important Collections Anchor Stack's Bowers Galleries' November 2026 Rarities Night Auction
Property from an Alabama Family, a World-Class Cabinet of Patterns, and Other Important Collections Anchor Stack's Bowers Galleries' November 2026 Rarities Night Auction

The November 2026 Rarities Night Session, as well as the entire November 2026 Showcase Auction, is available for viewing and pre-sale bidding at www.stacksbowers.com.

Special Half Dollars Placed in Circulation
Special Half Dollars Placed in Circulation

The U.S. Mint has randomly placed 250,000 privy-marked Enduring Liberty half dollars from the West Point Mint into circulation, a tribute to victims of terrorist attacks.

1796 Coin in Post-ANA Auction Rarities Session
1796 Coin in Post-ANA Auction Rarities Session

On September 1, Stack's Bowers conducted a Rarities Night session in California as part of this firm's post-ANA World's Fair of Money® auction extravaganza.

Events

Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins ANA Signature Auction & Platinum Session
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins ANA Signature Auction & Platinum Session Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, September 1, 2026