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Many were made, and years ago roll quantities were common. Today, singles are easily enough found. All have the Reverse of 1940.
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.
Source: Q.David Bowers
Catalog Information
GSID:
3170
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1940
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:
1940
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
176,485,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4007
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $4.60 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | $950.00 | $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 – $75
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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
1940 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 176,499,158. ...
$69
1940 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (57/1023). Mintage 176,499,158....
$900
1940 5c PCGS MS66
$25
5C 1940 NGC MS68
$558
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck on Aluminum Scrap -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,760
1940 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS63 Brown PCGS. An early date for this wrong planchet combination...
$990
Investor Lot of 1940 5c: All PCGS MS65 (3 Coins)
$24
1940 Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 (NGC).
$24
Undated Jefferson Nickel -- 60% Off Center on a Philippine 10 Centavos Planchet -- MS64 NGC, 2.0 gm; Undated Jefferson Nic... (Total: 7 coins)
$705
1940 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (441/45). NGC Census: (293/196). CDN: $9 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 176,499,...
$89
1940 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck in Collar, Partial Collar--MS64 PCGS. ...
$518
1940 5C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (28/265). PCGS Population (168/189). Mintage: 176,499,152. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS...
$16
1940 5C Jefferson Nickel MS67 NGC. Mintage 176,499,158....
$65
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet--AU58 PCGS....
$138
1940 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (433/42). NGC Census: (290/195). CDN: $9 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 176,499,...
$51
Undated 5C Jefferson Nickel--Off Center--MS64 ANACS. ...
$15
1940 5c PCGS MS65
$21
1940 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (200/2). PCGS Population: (44/1). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 176,499,158....
$63
1940 5c PCGS MS66
$13
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$207
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