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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:
3455
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1997, 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:
1997-P
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mint Mark:
P
Mintage:
470,972,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
4139
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1997-P 5c MS
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| OGP* | $0.40 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | $90.00 | $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: $2 – $150
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Worth: $0 – $150
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Worth: $40 – $2,500
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Worth: $1 – $1,400
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Worth: $15 – $2,600
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Worth: $2 – $2,000
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Worth: $80 – $800
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Worth: $1 – $1,500
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Worth: $85 – $1,200
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Worth: $1 – $800
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 20% Curved Clip -- MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/25 and 0/0+)....
$124
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- 4% Triple-Clipped -- MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/23 and 0/0+)....
$79
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Broadstruck -- MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (9/5 and 0/0+). CDN: $...
$64
1997-P 5C MS69 NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). ...
$240
1997-P 5C Specimen MS70 NGC. NGC Census: (0). PCGS Population: (0)....
$156
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Broadstruck, Major Indent -- MS64 ANACS. From The L. Scott Sands Collection. ...
$65
1997-P 5C Matte Finish MS68 6 Steps ANACS. ...
$60
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Reverse 90% Indented by 1C Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/25)....
$780
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck on a 15% Curved and 15% Straight Clip Planchet--MS63 NGC. Ex: New England Collection. 4...
$99
1997-P 5C MS69 6 Steps ANACS. Specimen. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#4139)...
$126
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel--Clip--MS64 ANACS. A 30% ...
$32
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Improperly Annealed -- MS62 NGC....
$41
1999-D 5C Jefferson Nickel D/S-2nd Strk 80% O/C MS63 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$74
1997-P 5C MS69 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#4139)...
$60
1997-P 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Reverse 90% Indented by a Cent Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$212
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