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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 * [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:
3242
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 #:
4017
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Coin Value History
1942-S 5c Silver MS
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1942-S 5c Silver MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $14.50 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$90.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$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 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Jefferson Nickel 5c Memorial Reverse, 1938-2003 MS [Type]
![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
Jefferson Nickel 5c Silver War Issues, 1942-1945 MS [Type]
![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
1942-S 5C MS67 NGC. CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 32,900,000. ...
$59
1942-S 5C MS65 NGC. CDN: $17.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 32,900,000. ...
$195
1942-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$366
1942-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- On Aus 6P Planchet --AU55 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 32,900,000....
$1,680
1942-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Silver 10C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/4814). Mintage 32,900,000....
$1,140
1942-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-64 (PCGS).
$72
1942-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$3,600
5C 1942-S NGC MS68
$495
Undated San Francisco World War II Nickel -- Struck 70% Off Center -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$552
1942-S 5C MS61 ANACS,... (4 Coins)
$62
1942-S 5C MS67+ NGC. Mintage 32,900,000. ...
$134
1942-S 5C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1673/2460). NGC Census: (700/4561). CDN: $18 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3...
$53
1942-S/S 5C MS66 ANACS. RPM-5. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 32,900,000. ...
$64
Undated San Francisco War Nickel -- Struck on a Dime Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,232
1942-S/S 5C FS-501 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/7). Mintage 32,900,000....
$114
1942-S/S 5C FS-501 MS63 NGC. VP-001. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 32,900,000....
$94
1942-S 5c NGC MS68
$425
No Date 5C War Nickel, San Francisco Mint --Struck 70% Off-Center--MS62 PCGS. ...
$881
1942-S 5C MS67+ NGC. Mintage 32,900,000. ...
$139
1942-S 5c PCGS MS65
$20
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