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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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3295
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1952
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:
1952-S
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
20,572,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84048
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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
1952-S 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 67, 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $6,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$2,196
1952-S 5C MS66+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: 59 in 66 (9 in 66+), 9 finer (1/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$427
1952-S 5C MS65 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (17/58). PCGS Population: (74/64). CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$99
1952-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 10% Curved Clip -- MS64 Full Steps NGC. (4.3 grams)....
$52
1952-S 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). ...
$1,800
1952-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-66+ 5FS (NGC).
$408
1952-S Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 FS (PCGS).
$120
1952-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. EX: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (30/136). NGC Census: (6/65). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid fo...
$104
1952-S 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). PCGS Population: (5/0). CDN: $7,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$1,560
1952-S 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/5 and 8/0+). NGC Census: (50/8 and 9/0+). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$600
1952-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/50). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$432
1952-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (28/72). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$104
1952-S 5C MS67 Full Steps PCGS....
$6,480
1952-S 5C MS66+ Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (54/6). PCGS Population: (59/3). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$660
1952-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/15). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$156
1952-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (28/69). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$109
1952-S 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). PCGS Population: (5/0). CDN: $7,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$1,680
1952-S 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (47/6). PCGS Population: (58/3). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$360
1952-S 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population: (62/10). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$258
1952-S 5C MS64 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (29/56). NGC Census: (1/6). (#84048)...
$50
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