Jefferson Five Cents 1954 5C MS

NGC Universal ID: 22US

Coin Information

1954 5C MS
Obverse
1954 5C MS
Reverse
  • Category: Jefferson Five Cents (1938-Date)
  • Mint: Philadelphia
  • Mintage: 47,684,050
  • Obverse Designer: Felix Schlag
  • Reverse Designer: Felix Schlag
  • Composition: Copper-Nickel
  • Weight: 5g
  • Diameter: 21.2mm
  • Edge: Plain
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Grade Summary

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1954 5C MS
 
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NGC Census
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$75 $300 $1000
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5/1/00 - PCGS
$49.05
Lot# 1221 - TT

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9/28/14 - PCGS
$75.00
Lot# 590 - DL

3/10/13 - PCGS
$46.00
Lot# 26568 - HA

2/10/13 - PCGS
$59.00
Lot# 28735 - HA

12/16/12 - PCGS
$62.00
Lot# 24075 - HA

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8/16/21 - PCGS
$504.00
Lot# 2116 - SB

2/14/16 - PCGS
$176.25
Lot# 27383 - HA

1/18/15 - PCGS
$258.50
Lot# 27216 - HA

6/29/14 - NGC
$188.00
Lot# 22400 - HA

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8/24/21 - PCGS
$1500.00
Lot# 8262 - SB

8/16/21 - PCGS
$1920.00
Lot# 2115 - SB

3/17/21 - NGC
$492.00
Lot# 25129 - HA

8/9/20 - PCGS
$1170.00
Lot# 7147 - HA

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Description & Analysis

This issue is common in Mint State from the many rolls saved at the time, but finding a fully struck gem will be quite challenging. Most coins reveal the effects of continual cost-cutting at the mint and the resulting overuse of dies. A fairly distinctive doubled-die reverse is known for 1954(P), and this seems like a good candidate for greater recognition by the hobby.

1954 Jefferson Nickel Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of April 2025, a Jefferson Nickel from 1954 in circulated condition is worth between $0.10 and $0.20. However, on the open market 1954 Nickels in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $625.

Price Guide

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1954 5C MS 5FS Last updated 07/12/2023
 
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Census

NGC Grade Summary
  • Total Graded: 860
  • Low Grade: VF
  • Average Grade: 65
  • High Grade: 68
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NGC Census Detail
1954 5C MS 5FS Last updated 04/02/2025
 
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TOTAL
 
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 15 14 0 0 0 0 35
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NGC Registry

NGC Registry Score
1954 5C MS 5FS
 
BASE
PrAgGVGFVF4045505355586061626364656667686970
12 16 288 820 1,707 1,843 2,585 2,885 3,984 
10 13 107 465 1,116 1,752 2,090 2,685 3,251 4,183 
10 13 107 465 1,116 1,752 2,090 2,685 
11 15 197 643 1,411 1,798 2,338 2,785