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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 * [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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3194
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1955
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:
1955
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,888,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4056
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1955 5c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $0.70 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$390.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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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]
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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
1955 Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$45
1955 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (19/0). Mintage 7,800,000. ...
$129
1955 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Tapered Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. 4.24 grams. Mintage 7,800,000....
$74
Lot of 1955 5c NGC MS66 (5 Coins)
$151
1955 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Silver Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$705
1955 5c NGC MS65
$25
1955 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (15/0). PCGS Population: (2/0). Mintage 7,800,000. ...
$114
1955 5c NGC MS64
$17
1955 Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 (NGC).
$96
1955 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- AU55 NGC. ...
$499
Lot of 1955 5c NGC MS65 (10 Coins)
$95
1955 5c NGC MS67
$334
1955 5c NGC MS64
$17
1955 5c NGC MS66
$42
1955 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet--AU55 NGC. ...
$1,035
Lot of 1955 5c NGC MS65 (10 Coins)
$85
Lot of 1955 5c NGC MS64 (10 Coins)
$94
1955 5c NGC MS66
$33
Lot of 1955 5c NGC MS65 (10 Coins)
$51
Lot of 1955 5c NGC MS64 (10 Coins)
$51
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