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PCGS Number: 84007 Coin Date: 1940 Denomination (Short): 5c Denomination (Long): 5 Cents Desg: MS Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel Mintage: 176,485,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel Coinage Years: 1938- Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 21.2 Weight (Grams): 5 Weight (Ounces): 0.1608 Designer: Felix Schlag Edge: Plain 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. General Notes: Many were made, and years ago roll quantities were common. Today, singles are easily enough found. All have the Reverse of 1940. The FS denotes that the striking detail on the steps of the Jefferson memorial building are clearly defined. PCGS #: 84007 NGC ID: 22TD
