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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. Mintmark, if any, is positioned just below the date. In 1966, 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:
3369
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1972, D
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:
1972-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
351,694,600
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4089
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1972-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $47.00 | $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 – $6
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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
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- On Damage Philippines, 5 Sentimos Blank MS 63 Brown NGC. (2.5grams.) NGC Census: 2 in 63, 390...
$1,281
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 5C Blank 3.1 Grams -- MS64 Red NGC. The NGC insert incorrectly states that the c...
$420
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Cent Planchet -- MS62 Red and Brown PCGS....
$336
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS....
$336
1972-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (10/0). PCGS Population: (2/0). Mintage 351,694,600. ...
$139
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS61 Brown NGC. (3.06 grams)....
$228
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Die Break -- MS66 NGC. ...
$94
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS65 Brown NGC. 3.13 Grams. Ex: New England Collection....
$258
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel Reverse Rolling Fold AU55 NGC. Ex: New England Collection. NGC Census: (0/98). PCGS Population (...
$52
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Off-Center, Counting Wheel Damage--ANACS. Unc Details, Net MS60....
$17
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Philippines 5 Sentimos Planchet -- MS63 PCGS....
$1,920
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Copper 2.75 gram Planchet -- MS64 PCGS. Mintage 351,694,600....
$348
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Die Break -- MS62 NGC. JNC-72D-7E....
$149
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Cud Die Break -- AU58 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$67
1972-D 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 351,694,592. (#4089)...
$322
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Die Break -- MS66 NGC. JNC-72D-5....
$71
1972-D 5C 5-Cent Die Progression Set MS65-66 NGC. Six coins are included, all are 1972-D. One piece is a regular coin. The ... (Total: 6 coins)
$364
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Reverse Rolling Fold--AU55 NGC. Ex: New England Collection. From The New England Collection ...
$89
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Copper 1C Planchet -- MS63 Brown PCGS. ...
$384
1972-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 1C Blank -- MS64 Red NGC. 3.1 grams. NGC Census: (49/200). PCGS Population: (149/...
$552
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