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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:
3299
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:
Business
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1953-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
19,210,900
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84051
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Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260623/cac_107669298_107669298-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $6
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
![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
1953-S 5C MS66+ Full Steps NGC. ...
$8,540
1953-S 5C MS65+ Full Steps PCGS....
$5,040
1953-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-64 FS (PCGS).
$1,380
1953-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$16,800
1953-S 5C MS65+ Full Steps PCGS....
$6,300
1953-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. With only 29 Full Steps coins reported at PCGS in all grades, the 1953-S is a rare issue wi...
$2,880
1953-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$21,600
1953-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 FS (PCGS).
$3,840
5C 1953-S PCGS MS64 FS
$1,704
1953-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$13,200
5C 1953-S PCGS MS65+ FS
$17,038
1953-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$3,290
1953-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$7,500
1953-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$1,292
1953-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$24,000
1953-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-64 FS (PCGS).
$1,091
1953-S 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. ...
$4,700
1953-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$1,265
1953-S 5C MS65 Five Steps ANACS. Ex: Charlie Adkins Set. A Five Step 1953-S Nickel is as elusive as its 1953-S Full Bell Li...
$575
1953-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$1,840
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