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1951-D 5c MS

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1951-D 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: 3288
Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer: Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1951
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: 1951-D
Denomination: 5c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 20,460,000
Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years: 1938-
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 4044
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1951-D 5c MS
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GSID:3288 PCGS:4044 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1951-D 5c MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* - $5.00 $1,234
MS67 CAC $260.00 $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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1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage...
1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage...
$104
Sold 4/28/2026
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1951-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Straight Clip Planchet -- MS66 NGC. (4.6 g)....
1951-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Straight Clip Planchet -- MS66 NGC. (4.6 g)....
$36
Sold 10/6/2021
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Investor Lot of 1951-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (3 Coins)
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1951-D 5C MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/263). PCGS Population (31/333). Mintage: 20,460,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $7.50. (#4...
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Investor Lot of 1951-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (5 Coins)
Investor Lot of 1951-D 5c: All PCGS MS65 (5 Coins)
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1951-D 5C MS64 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/225). PCGS Population (25/299). Mintage: 20,460,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $7.50. (#4...
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1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/0). NGC Census: (105/0). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,460,0...
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1951-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (104/0 and 2/0+). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67...
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