Name: 1942-D/D 5c D/Horizontal D, FS-501 MS FS
SKU: 393207

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1942-D/D 5c D/Horizontal D, FS-501 MS FS

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The FS denotes that the striking detail on the steps of the Jefferson memorial building are clearly defined.

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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.

Catalog Information

GSID: 393207

Designer: Felix Schlag

Obverse Designer: Felix Schlag

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1942

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: D/Horizontal D

Variety 2: FS-501

Coin Date: 1942-D/D

Denomination: 5c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: Denver

Mint Mark: D

Mintage: 13,938,000

Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel

Coinage Years: 1938-

Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel

PCGS #: 38496

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