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1949-S 5c MS

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1949-S 5c MS
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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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.

Catalog Information

GSID: 3284
Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1949
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: 1949-S
Denomination: 5c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 9,716,000
Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years: 1938-
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 4040
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1949-S 5c MS
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Values

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GSID:3284 PCGS:4040 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1949-S 5c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* - $4.10 $1,234
MS67 CAC $900.00 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $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

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1949-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 49 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,716...
1949-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 49 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,716...
$177
Sold 5/19/2026
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1949-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS62 NGC....
1949-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 10% Off Center -- MS62 NGC....
$144
Sold 9/16/2024
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1949-S 5c NGC MS66
1949-S 5c NGC MS66
$50
Sold 3/29/2021
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1949-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Partial Collar -- AU58 NGC. Numerous small planchet fractures appear along the edge, primaril...
1949-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Partial Collar -- AU58 NGC. Numerous small planchet fractures appear along the edge, primaril...
$26
Sold 9/5/2017
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1949-S 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (117/425). NGC Census: (21/238). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
1949-S 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (117/425). NGC Census: (21/238). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$16
Sold 11/20/2012
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1949-S 5c PCGS MS65
1949-S 5c PCGS MS65
$25
Sold 10/23/2008
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1949-S 5C
$40
Sold 11/15/2001
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1949-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (44/0). Mintage 9,716,000. ...
$211
Sold 9/24/2024
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1949-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (216/1). NGC Census: (173/19). Mintage 9,716,000. ...
1949-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (216/1). NGC Census: (173/19). Mintage 9,716,000. ...
$59
Sold 3/21/2017
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1949-S 5c PCGS MS64
1949-S 5c PCGS MS64
$15
Sold 5/27/2010
DLRC
1949-S 5c PCGS MS65
1949-S 5c PCGS MS65
$21
Sold 7/24/2008
DLRC
1949-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (43/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,716,000. ...
1949-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (43/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,716,000. ...
$252
Sold 9/19/2023
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(5)1949-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 221 in 66 (4 in 66+), 1 finer (12/16).... (Total: 4 coins)
(5)1949-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 221 in 66 (4 in 66+), 1 finer (12/16).... (Total: 4 coins)
$99
Sold 12/27/2016
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1949-S 5C MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (7/165). PCGS Population (48/287). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
1949-S 5C MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (7/165). PCGS Population (48/287). Mintage: 9,716,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$64
Sold 10/3/2007
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1949-S 5c PCGS MS65
1949-S 5c PCGS MS65
$23
Sold 6/30/2008
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$310
Sold 3/27/2023
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(5)1949-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 219 in 66 (4 in 66+), 1 finer (11/16). ... (Total: 5 coins)
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$114
Sold 12/6/2016
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1949-S 5C MS64 PCGS. ...
1949-S 5C MS64 PCGS. ...
$14
Sold 9/28/2007
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$23
Sold 3/17/2008
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1949-S 5C MS67 ANACS. Mintage 9,716,000. ...
1949-S 5C MS67 ANACS. Mintage 9,716,000. ...
$204
Sold 1/24/2023
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