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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 * 1953 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:
3517
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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
Coin Date:
1953
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
128,800
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
94185
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Coin Value History
1953 5c PR DCAM
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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
1953 5C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$1,952
1953 5C Double Die Obverse, FS-101 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (4/13)....
$324
1953 5C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. This 1953 proof nickel stands out with its brilliant and virtually flawless presentation, yie...
$5,040
1953 5C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. Brilliant, dramatically contrasted surfaces showcase virtually flawless preservation on this ...
$10,200
1953 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/9). NGC Census: (2/10). PR67. ...
$1,080
1953 5C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (3/11). PCGS Population: (3/16). PR66. ...
$504
1953 5C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (9/1). PCGS Population: (8/1). PR68. ...
$1,260
5C 1953 PCGS PR69 DCAM
$11,750
1953 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/8). NGC Census: (2/10). PR67. ...
$750
1953 5C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. Bottomless depths of mirrored reflectivity in the fields contrasts beautifully with frosted s...
$978
1953 5C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$5,760
1953 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/9). NGC Census: (2/9). PR67. From The Maltese Collection. ...
$1,800
1953 5C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. An exceptional condition rarity, this high-end Superb Gem Deep Cameo displays stark contrast...
$2,880
1953 5C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$1,920
1953 Jefferson Nickel. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$5,520
1953 5C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,280
5C 1953 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$4,700
1953 5C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,585
1953 5C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,080
1953 5C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,760
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