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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:
3316
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1959
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:
1959-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
160,738,240
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4066
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Coin Value History
1959-D 5c MS
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1959-D 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.40 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $180.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $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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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
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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
1959-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 (PCGS).
$268
1959-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-65 (PCGS).
$45
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Clamshell Defective Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. (3.58g). PCGS Population: (0/1803 and 0/6+). NGC C...
$159
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Die Break -- AU50 ANACS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection, Part V. ...
$30
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Die Break -- MS64 ANACS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection, Part V. ...
$37
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Staple Struck into Obverse -- XF45 NGC. ...
$780
1959-D 5c NGC MS66
$26
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Staple Struck Into Reverse -- VF30 NGC. ...
$528
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickels Double Struck MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/232). PCGS Population (3/576). Mintage: 160,738,240. N...
$126
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a Cent Planchet-- AU58 PCGS. ...
$862
1959-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 (NGC).
$48
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Cud Die Break -- MS65 PCGS. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part III. ...
$504
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Major Die Break -- AU55 ANACS. Mintage 160,738,240. From the Don Bonser Error Coin ...
$74
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Obverse Die Break -- MS64 NGC. ...
$79
1959-D 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (122/0). NGC Census: (229/17). Mintage 160,738,240. ...
$37
1959-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-67 (NGC).
$900
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickels -- Struck Thru, Struck Fragments -- MS65 ANACS. NGC Census: (253/267). PCGS Population: (764/13...
$74
1959-D 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Blank -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. 3.08 gm. This off-metal Jefferson nickel ha...
$624
1959-D 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (40/0). NGC Census: (159/16). Mintage: 160,738,240. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$53
1959-D 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/0). Mintage 160,738,240. ...
$139
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