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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. 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.
Source: Q.David Bowers
Catalog Information
GSID:
3171
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 #:
84007
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![Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/20260623/cac_107669298_107669298-3.webp?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $6
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![Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200727/ha_com_1277_3476-2.20200727141206423.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4 – $60
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]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/CtcDev/Catalog/20250522/df0311f8-ec9e-4ef4-af5f-c292ac750ff0.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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 Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 FS (PCGS).
$195
1940 5C MS68 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$2,074
1940 5C MS66+ Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (576/94). NGC Census: (160/75). CDN: $35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$69
1940 5C MS64 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (16/278). PCGS Population: (86/1267). CDN: $10 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$71
Investor Lot of 1940 5c: All PCGS MS65 FS (3 Coins)
$33
1940 MS63 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$13
1940 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 119 in 67 (29 in 67+), 11 finer (4/26). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$201
1940 Jefferson Nickel. MS-68 FS (PCGS).
$1,500
1940 5c NGC MS66 FS
$55
1940 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck 15% Off Center--MS64 Full Steps NGC. From The New England Collection of Jefferson Nicke...
$218
1940 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. This lot also includes: 1941-D 5C MS66 Five Full Steps NGC; 1942-S 5C MS65 Five Full ... (Total: 4 coins)
$79
1940 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: 116 in 67 (29 in 67+), 11 finer (1/26). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$232
1940 Jefferson Nickel. MS-68 FS (PCGS).
$2,280
1940 5c PCGS MS66 FS
$44
1940 5C MS64 Full Steps ANACS. NGC Census: (3/78). PCGS Population (54/761). (#84007)...
$20
1940 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (430/350). NGC Census: (19/65). (#84007)...
$20
1940 5C MS67+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (68/13)....
$252
1940 5C MS68 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (13/0). ...
$1,680
1940 5c PCGS MS66 FS
$42
1940 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (39/561). NGC Census: (2/53). (#84007)...
$16
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