Whitman Expo
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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 * 1961 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:
3539
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1961
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:
1961
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,028,144
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4193
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1961 5c PR
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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
1961 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1144/422 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (3135/3978 and 0/0+). CDN: $10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$149
1961 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (666/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 3,028,144. ...
$57
1961 5c PCGS Proof 66
$10
1961 5c PCGS Proof 68
$17
1961 5c PCGS Proof 65
$22
1961 PR 70 ICG. ...
$12
1961 5C PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1144/422). NGC Census: (3135/3978). CDN: $10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 3,0...
$149
1961 5c NGC Proof 69
$60
1961 5C Tripled Die Reverse, FS-801 PR66 PCGS. (FS-037). PCGS Population (4/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 3,028,144....
$417
1961 5c NGC Proof 68
$14
1961 5C PR65 PCGS, (3)1961 PR66 PCGS. ... (Total: 4 coins)
$230
1961 PR 70 ICG. ...
$21
1961 5C PR67★ NGC. NGC Census: (2884/3686 and 34/61*). PCGS Population: (1021/406 and 34/61*). CDN: $10 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,380
1961 5C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/0). NGC Census: (213/0). Mintage 3,028,144. ...
$104
1961 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck 30% Off Center--PR66 NGC. ...
$3,738
1961 5c NGC Proof 68
$14
1961 5c PCGS Proof 65
$7
1961 5c PCGS Proof 67
$60
1961 5C PR69 NGC. NGC Census: (34/0). PCGS Population (3/0). Mintage: 3,028,144. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$21
1961 Jefferson Nickel Proof--Struck 30% Off Center--PR66 NGC. ...
$3,450
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