1942-S 5c Silver MS FS PL

Name: 1942-S 5c Silver MS FS PL
SKU: 213931

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.0563 oz

$3.55

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Proof-like surfaces. 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. For the coins minted during WWII, the mintmark appears with a large letter above Monticello, to better designate these coins for their silver content.

Catalog Information

GSID: 213931

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

Fineness: 0.35

Weight (gr): 5 gr

Weight (oz): 0.1608 oz

Precious Metal Weight: 0.0563 oz

Strike Type: Business

Diameter: 21.2

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Variety: Silver

Coin Date: 1942-S

Denomination: 5c

Designation: MS

Mint Location: San Francisco

Mint Mark: S

Mintage: 32,900,000

Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel

Coinage Years: 1942-1945

Composition: 35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese

PCGS #: 805370

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