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1940-S 5c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
XF40 $0.75
XF45 $0.75
AU50 $1.10
AU53 $1.10
AU55 $1.50
AU58 $1.90
MS60 $5.40
MS61 $6.08
MS62 $6.75
MS63 $8.10
MS64 $10.80
MS65 $14.85
MS66 $33.75
MS67 $195.00

Apr Data

145 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1940-S 5C MS66 Prooflike NGC. 66 HA 312 08/12/2024
    1940-S/S Jefferson Nickel. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 120 06/26/2024
    1940-S/S 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/16). NGC Census: (16/8). Mintage 36,690,000. 65 HA 77 05/07/2024
    1940-S 5C Jefferson Nickel -- Struck 15% Off Center -- MS62 NGC. 62 HA 139 03/20/2023
    1940-S 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS 30th Anniversary. PCGS Population: (14/0). NGC Census: (75/0). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 67 HA 169 11/22/2022
    1940-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (75/0). PCGS Population: (13/0). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 36,690,000 67 HA 154 06/06/2022
    1940-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (72/0). PCGS Population: (13/0). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 36,690,000 67 HA 154 01/11/2022
    1940-S 5c NGC MS66 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 25 02/08/2021
    1940-S 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/0). NGC Census: (64/0). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS67. Mint 67 HA 156 08/13/2019
    1940-S 5c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 12 08/20/2018
    1940-S 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/0). NGC Census: (62/0). Mintage 36,690,000. 67 HA 204 01/09/2018
    1940-S/S 5C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/0). NGC Census: (4/0). Mintage 36,690,000. 66 HA 270 06/13/2017
    1940-S 5C MS66 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (149/62). PCGS Population: (354/5). Mintage 36,690,000. 66 HA 212 05/30/2017
    1940-S 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (62/0). Mintage 36,690,000. 67 HA 258 02/28/2017
    1940-S 5C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (62/0). Mintage 36,690,000. 67 HA 153 02/07/2017
    1940-S/S 5C FS-501 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (4/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). Mintage 36,690,000. 66 HA 129 01/10/2017
    (5)1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 341 in 66 (3 in 66+), 5 finer (12/16). (Total: 5 coins) 66 HA 129 12/27/2016
    (5)1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 340 in 66 (2 in 66+), 4 finer (11/16). (Total: 5 coins) 66 HA 129 12/06/2016
    1940-S 5c MS 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 36 08/03/2015
    1940-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (61/0). PCGS Population (3/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 67 HA 94 12/16/2014
    1940-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 67 HA 70 07/16/2013
    1940-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 67 HA 74 06/18/2013
    1940-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 67 HA 89 08/21/2012
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (266/1). NGC Census: (107/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 66 HA 36 05/10/2011
    1940-S 5C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (35/562). NGC Census: (20/210). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 64 HA 16 03/22/2011
    1940-S 5C MS66 FS PCGS. PCGS Population (260/1). NGC Census: (105/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl 66 HA 253 07/20/2010
    1940-S 5C MS66 FS PCGS. PCGS Population (260/1). NGC Census: (105/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl 66 HA 184 07/13/2010
    1940-S 5c PCGS MS65 OGH 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 19 04/01/2010
    1940-S 5C MS66FS PCGS. PCGS Population (256/1). NGC Census: (101/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble 66 HA 276 02/23/2010
    1940-S 5C Jefferson Nickels MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price 67 HA 79 11/03/2009
    1940-S 5C Jefferson Nickels MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price 67 HA 74 11/03/2009
    1940-S 5C Jefferson Nickels MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price 67 HA 84 11/03/2009
    1940-S 5C Jefferson Nickels MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price 67 HA 74 11/03/2009
    1940-S 5C Jefferson Nickels MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price 67 HA 69 11/03/2009
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. Ex:Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population (253/1). NGC Census: (100/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Ws 66 HA 39 05/31/2009
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (253/1). NGC Census: (95/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS 66 HA 33 01/25/2009
    1940-S 5C MS67 PCGS. 67 HA 374 06/29/2008
    1940-S 5C Jefferson Nickel--Struck 55% Off Center--MS66 NGC. 66 HA 546 06/02/2008
    1940-S 5c PCGS MS66 ex: Omaha Bank Hoard *Color* 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 52 03/06/2008
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. Ex:Omaha Bank Hoard . PCGS Population (248/1). NGC Census: (96/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Ws 66 HA 15 01/20/2008
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. Ex: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population (248/1). NGC Census: (95/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Ws 66 HA 14 01/16/2008
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. EX: Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population (248/1). NGC Census: (95/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedi 66 HA 14 12/18/2007
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (248/1). NGC Census: (95/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS 66 HA 15 11/18/2007
    1940-S 5C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (60/0). PCGS Population (1/0). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin 67 HA 69 11/18/2007
    1940-S 5c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 17 11/12/2007
    1940-S 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (91/60). PCGS Population (247/1). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c 66 HA 11 05/29/2007
    1940-S 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (91/60). PCGS Population (247/1). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c 66 HA 10 05/27/2007
    1940-S 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (91/60). PCGS Population (247/1). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c 66 HA 12 05/22/2007
    1940-S 5C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (91/60). PCGS Population (247/1). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS c 66 HA 11 05/20/2007
    1940-S 5C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (247/1). NGC Census: (91/60). Mintage: 36,690,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS 66 HA 15 05/15/2007
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 4009
      Coin Date: 1940-S
      Denomination (Short): 5c
      Denomination (Long): 5 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
      Mintage: 39,690,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Jefferson nickel
      Coinage Years: 1938-Present
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 21.2
      Weight (Grams): 5
      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. The mintmark is positioned on the right side of Monticello.
      PCGS #: 4009
      NGC ID: 22TF
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