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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. Mintmark, if any, is positioned just below the date. In 1966, the designer's initials of FS were added below the bust.
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:
3384
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1979, D
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:
1979-D
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
325,867,672
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84103
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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]
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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
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: 92 in 66, 6 finer (4/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$104
1979-D 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). ...
$336
1979-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (91/34). NGC Census: (11/4). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC...
$16
1979-D 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$7
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (73/1). ...
$104
1979-D 5C MS65 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (58/30). NGC Census: (4/2). (#84103)...
$11
1979-D 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$14
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/1). NGC Census: (90/4). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$528
1979-D MS65 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$39
1979-D 5c PCGS MS64 FS
$14
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (90/4). PCGS Population: (70/1). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$53
1979-D Jefferson Nickel. MS-66 FS (PCGS).
$102
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/1). NGC Census: (76/1). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS...
$94
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (43/0). NGC Census: (52/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCG...
$282
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. Ex: Steve Strom Collection. PCGS Population (43/0). NGC Census: (52/1). Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$141
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (35/0). NGC Census: (11/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCG...
$123
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (34/0). NGC Census: (4/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$182
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (32/0). NGC Census: (3/0). (#84103)...
$144
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (32/0). NGC Census: (3/0). (#84103)...
$99
1979-D 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population (28/0). NGC Census: (0/0). (#84103)...
$105
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