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1938-D 5C Jefferson MS68 PCGS

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Price: $1,600.00   
Grade: MS68
Quantity: 1
PCGS Coin #: 4001
Last Update: 7/10/2026
Dealer:  (Terms) Quad City Coin Co. (0)
Discover this exceptional 1938-D Silver War Nickel PCGS MS-68 Jefferson, a remarkable piece of American numismatic history. This high-grade specimen represents a pivotal moment in U.S. coinage when silver content was introduced to nickel compositions during World War II. The 1938-D mint mark indicates production at the Denver Mint, making this coin a coveted collectible for serious numismatists and investors alike. Key Specifications: Year: 1938 Mint Mark: D (Denver Mint) Denomination: Five Cents (Nickel) Designer: Felix Schlag (Jefferson portrait) Grade: PCGS MS-68 (Near-Gem Mint State) Composition: Copper, nickel, and silver blend Diameter: 21.21 mm Weight: 5.00 grams Certification: Professional Coin Grading Service Historical Significance: The 1938-D represents the early Jefferson nickel series, predating the silver war nickels (1942-1945) by several years. This pristine MS-68 grade example showcases exceptional eye appeal with lustrous surfaces and minimal imperfections. An outstanding investment-grade coin for discerning collectors.
Collectors CornerSM coin information:  (data courtesy of PCGS.com *)
PCGS Coin #: 4001
PCGS Coin Description: 1938-D 5C Jefferson
Mintage: 5,376,000
Grade: MS68
Additional resources: PCGS CoinFacts
PCGS Set Registry:
(Top 3 of 66 composite sets for this coin)
 
  Learn more about Set Registry 		Basic U.S. Coin Design Set No Gold (1792-present)
20th Century Type Set, Major Types No Gold (1900-1999)
Basic U.S. Coin Design Set (1792-present)
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