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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:
3339
Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Designer:
Felix Schlag
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1973
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:
1973
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
384,396,000
Coinage Type:
Jefferson nickel
Coinage Years:
1938-
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
84090
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Worth: $0 – $6
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Worth: $4 – $1,200
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]
![Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, 2006- MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/CtcDev/Catalog/20250522/df0311f8-ec9e-4ef4-af5f-c292ac750ff0.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $275
Jefferson Nickel 5c Modified Portrait, Satin Finish, 2006- MS [Type]
Worth: $2 – $150
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Worth: $0 – $150
1938 5c MS FS
Worth: $40 – $2,500
1938-D 5c Jefferson MS
Worth: $1 – $1,400
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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
1973 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (13/0). ...
$324
1973 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (136/8). NGC Census: (100/10). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$63
1973 5c PCGS MS65 FS
$12
1973 MS64 Full Steps PCGS. ...
$10
1973 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (13/0). ...
$384
1973 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (136/8). NGC Census: (100/10). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$49
1973 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (42/36). PCGS Population (176/101). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$16
1973 5C MS64 Full Steps ANACS. ...
$11
1973 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (13/0). ...
$384
1973 5C MS66 Full Steps PCGS. PCGS Population: (139/8). NGC Census: (100/10). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$51
1973 5C Jefferson Nickel Broadstruck MS65 6 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (42/36). PCGS Population (176/101). Numismedia Wsl...
$50
1973 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (12/0). PCGS Population: (8/0). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$492
1973 5C MS66 5 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (34/2). PCGS Population (98/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$15
1973 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (42/36). PCGS Population (176/101). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$18
1973 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (12/0). PCGS Population: (8/0). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$552
1973 5C MS66 5 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (34/2). PCGS Population (98/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$17
1973 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (42/36). PCGS Population (176/101). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$15
1973 5C MS67 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (8/0). PCGS Population: (8/0). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$780
1973 5C MS66 5 Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (34/2). PCGS Population (98/3). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS...
$20
1973 5C MS65 Five Full Steps NGC. NGC Census: (42/36). PCGS Population (176/101). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$15
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