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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 * 1942 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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3503
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1941
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:
Proof
Diameter:
21.2
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Type 1
Coin Date:
1942
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
29,600
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4179
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1942 5c Type 1 PR
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1942 5c Type 1 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$2,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $2,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 PR [Type]
Worth: $0 – $16
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942 PR [Type]
Worth: $28 – $1,920
Jefferson Nickel 5c Westward Journey, 2004-2005 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $0 – $14
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/353xxx/da20b386-0c46-4f96-b725-90b6d1299f00.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $14
1938 5c Jefferson PR
Worth: $25 – $2,400
1939 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $22 – $4,000
1939 5c Reverse of 1940 PR
Worth: $45 – $17,000
1940 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $15,000
1940 5c Reverse of 1938 PR
Worth: $26 – $14,000
1941 5c PR
Worth: $18 – $5,750
1942-P 5c Type 2, Silver PR
Worth: $28 – $1,920
1950 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $1,200
1951 5c PR
Worth: $20 – $350
1952 5c PR
Worth: $7 – $240
1953 5c PR
Worth: $5 – $160
1942 5C Nickel Type One PR67 NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 29,600. ...
$134
1942 5C Type One PR68 PCGS. CAC. Copper-nickel alloy. PCGS Population: 39 in 68 (3 in 68+), 0 finer. CAC: 28 in 68, 0 finer...
$2,318
1942 5C Type One PR66 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 29,600. ...
$64
1942 5C Type One, PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage...
$59
1942 5C Type One PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (185/2081). PCGS Population: (366/3627). CDN: $44 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mint...
$45
1942 5c NGC Proof 63 (Type 1)
$40
1942 5C Type One PR62 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/1356). PCGS Population (2/2610). Mintage: 29,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$45
1942 5C Nickel Type One PR67 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 29,600. ...
$439
1942 5C Type One PR68 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 68 (3 in 68+), 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68...
$1,281
1942 5C Nickel Type One PR66 NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 29,600. ...
$104
1942 5C Type One PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 29,...
$124
1942 5C Type One PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (345/3140). NGC Census: (157/1671). CDN: $44 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/P...
$49
1942 5C Type One PR63 ANACS. NGC Census: (23/1572). PCGS Population (31/2874). Mintage: 29,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$36
1942 5C Type One PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/2610). NGC Census: (5/1356). Mintage: 29,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$48
1942 5C Type One, PR67 CACG. Mintage 29,600....
$114
1942 5C Type One PR68 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 37 in 68 (3 in 68+), 0 finer. CAC: 27 in 68, 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,600...
$1,830
1942 5C Type One PR66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 137 in 66, 154 finer (3/26). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 29,600....
$104
1942 5C Type One PR65 PCGS. Mintage 29,600. ...
$44
1942 5C Type One PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population (323/2783). NGC Census: (141/1556). Mintage: 29,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$47
1942 5C Type One PR63 ICG. NGC Census: (22/1421). PCGS Population (25/2675). Mintage: 29,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$35
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