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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. 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:
3451
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1996, P
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:
1996-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
829,332,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4137
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Coin Value History
1996-P 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.30 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $34.00 | $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: $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
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Split Die Strike -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$192
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck on Double Curved Clip Planchet -- MS65 NGC. (2.9 g). Ex: New England Collection....
$99
(1996-P) 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Curved Clips -- MS64 NGC. ...
$79
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 85% Off Center -- MS61 NGC. ...
$26
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, Second Strike 35% Off-Center -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$282
(1996-P) Jefferson Nickel -- Mated Pair, Chain Strike Edge -- MS66 NGC. ... (Total: 2 coins)
$470
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Double Struck Rotated In Collar--MS62 NGC. ...
$161
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Broadstruck--Scratched--ICG. MS60 Details. ...
$11
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 75% off Center -- MS65 PCGS. ...
$41
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Multi-Struck & 98% Indention -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$129
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel --on a 4gm Foreign Planchet-- MS63 PCGS. ...
$374
Mated Pair of Error 1996 Jefferson Nickels--Struck 60% Off Center--MS66 NGC. Both coins (the left and right sides of the str... (Total: 2 coins)
$632
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Broadstruck MS62 ICG. ...
$10
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Die Cap MS65 ANACS. ...
$80
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 65% Off Center & 10% Clipped Planchet. -- MS64 PCGS. ...
$69
1996-P 5C MS66 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (27/16). PCGS Population (0/0). (#4137)...
$19
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickels Struck 60% OFF Center MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3/4). PCGS Population (3/7). Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$79
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Double Struck, Broadstruck -- MS64 ANACS. ...
$66
1996-P 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/1). NGC Census: (2/1). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in MS66: $9. (#4137...
$25
1996-P 5C Jefferson Nickel Struck 60% Off Center MS65 NGC. ...
$32
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