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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
3348
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1978
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:
1978
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
391,308,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4100
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.20 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | $80.00 | $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: $0 – $12
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Worth: $0 – $75
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Worth: $0 – $275
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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
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a Cent Blank -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. 3.08 grams....
$720
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/499 and 0/3+). Mintage 3...
$780
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 8% Partial Brockage and Partial Collar -- MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/477 and 0/3+). Mintag...
$69
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 5C Struck on a Damaged 1C Blank -- MS64 Red and Brown NGC. 3.0 Grams. Mintage 391,308,000....
$216
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 45% Off Center on 1C Blank, 3.1 grams -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC....
$720
1978 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (18/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 391,308,000. ...
$79
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck On 1C Planchet -- MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$188
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel, -- Struck on a 1C Blank -- AU50 NGC. (3.1 g). NGC Census: (0/123). PCGS Population: (0/242). Min...
$119
1978 5C MS66 PCGS. Ex: Steve Strom Collection. PCGS Population (10/0). NGC Census: (34/18). Mintage: 391,308,000. Numismedi...
$64
1978 5C Nickel--Struck on 1C Planchet--AU55 PCGS. An ...
$218
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on a 1C Blank -- MS65 Brown NGC. (3.1 grams). ...
$264
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS62 Red Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/369 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (2...
$348
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel Struck On 1 Cent Blank MS61 Brown NGC. 3.2 Grams....
$184
Mint Error: 1978 5c NGC MS64 RD (Struck on 1c Planchet 3g)
$850
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Planchet -- MS63 Red PCGS....
$360
1978 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (18/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 391,308,000. ...
$89
1978 5C Nickel--Struck on 1C Planchet--MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$150
1978 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/0). NGC Census: (31/18). Mintage: 391,308,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$79
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Blank -- MS65 Red and Brown NGC. (3.1 grams). ...
$288
1978 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on 1C Blank -- MS62 Red and Brown NGC. (3.12 grams)....
$516
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