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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:
3264
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1945
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:
1945-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
58,939,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1942-1945
Composition:
35% silver; 56% copper; 9% manganese
PCGS #:
4027
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Coin Value History
1945-S 5c Silver MS
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1945-S 5c Silver MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $4.80 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$2,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $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 |
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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
1945-S 5C MS67 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 holder. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 58,939,000. ...
$109
1945-S 5C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $23.85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 58,939,000. ...
$84
1945-S 5C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (15/0). Mintage 58,939,000. ...
$576
1945-S 5C Jefferson Dime -- Struck on Netherlands East Indies 1/4 Gulden 3.18 grams Planchet -- AU55 PCGS....
$840
1945-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 25% Off Center on N. E. I. 25C Planchet -- MS62 NGC. (3.1 grams)....
$660
1945-S Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. 3.1 gm. An unblemished mahogany-brown example with hints ...
$2,160
1945-S 5c PCGS XF40
$120
1945-S 5c NGC MS65
$165
1945-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Dime Planchet -- MS60 ANACS. A final-year war nickel struck on a Mercury dime pla...
$1,080
1945-S Jefferson Nickel -- 40% Off Center on a Netherlands East Indies 1/4 Gulden Planchet -- MS64 NGC. ...
$2,350
1945-S 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Netherlands East Indies 25 Cent Planchet--AU50 NGC. Nicely centered, although the t...
$460
1945-S 5C MS67 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 58,939,000. ...
$104
1945-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 (PCGS).
$72
1945-S 5C MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (15/0). Mintage 58,939,000. ...
$528
1945-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Netherlands East Indies 25C Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. (3.2 grams). From The...
$1,200
1945-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Spilt Planchet Before Striking -- MS62 PCGS. (3.3 grams)....
$138
1945-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. From The Mahal Collection, Part IV. ...
$1,620
1945-S 5c NGC MS65
$14
Mint Error: 1945-S 5c NGC MS64 (40% Off-Center Struck on Netherlands E. Indies 25c Planchet)
$3,220
1945-S/S 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Netherland E. Indies 25 Cent Planchet--AU50 ANACS. Struck off-center to the right...
$805
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