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The FS denotes that the striking detail on the steps of the Jefferson memorial building are clearly defined. Struck with a special finish and issued in uncirculated mint sets.
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. The designer's initials of FS were added below the bust.
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:
3606
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1997, P
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
Variety:
Satin Finish
Coin Date:
1997-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
SMS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
25,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84140
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1997-P 5c Satin Finish SMS FS
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1997-P 5c Satin Finish SMS FS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS70 | $360.00 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | $170.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $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: $0 – $12
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Worth: $0 – $275
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Worth: $2 – $150
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Worth: $0 – $150
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Worth: $40 – $2,500
1938-D 5c Jefferson MS
Worth: $1 – $1,400
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Worth: $15 – $2,600
1938-S 5c MS
Worth: $2 – $2,000
1938-S 5c MS FS
Worth: $80 – $800
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Worth: $1 – $1,500
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Worth: $85 – $1,200
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Worth: $1 – $800
1997-P 5C SMS SP70 Full Steps NGC. Ranked #15 among the 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, First Edition. CDN: $275 Whsle....
$195
1997-P 5C SMS MS69 Full Steps PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$94
1997-P 5C SMS SP68 Full Steps PCGS....
$81
1997-P Jefferson Nickel. SMS. Specimen-70 (NGC).
$244
1997-P 5C SMS SP69 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$104
1997-P 5C SMS SP68 Full Steps PCGS....
$91
1997-P 5C SP70 NGC. CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS70....
$220
1997-P 5C SMS MS69 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69. ...
$104
1997-P 5C SMS SP68 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (104/1140). NGC Census: (28/881)....
$129
1997-P 5C SMS, SP70 NGC. ...
$207
1997-P 5C SMS MS69 Full Steps PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69....
$139
1997-P 5C SMS MS68 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (102/1135). NGC Census: (27/864). From the Ex: Martin Peterson Co...
$120
1997-P 5C SMS MS70 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$372
1997-P 5C SMS SP69 Full Steps PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS69....
$169
1997-P 5C SMS MS68 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (59/707). NGC Census: (13/204). (#84140)...
$161
1997-P 5C SMS SP70 Full Steps PCGS....
$336
1997-P 5C SMS SP69 Full Steps PCGS....
$104
1997-P 5C SMS MS68 Six Steps ANACS....
$115
1997-P 5C SMS SP70 Full Steps PCGS....
$200
1997-P 5C SMS MS69 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$94
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