1948-S 5C, FS

Description

1948-S Jefferson Five Cents, MS67 FS, PCGS. This exceptional 1948-S nickel represents a significant find for advanced collectors of the Jefferson series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the post-war era, this issue carries one of the lower mintages of the decade at 11,300,000 pieces. Designed by Felix Schlag, the coin displays the classic obverse portrait of Thomas Jefferson and Monticello reverse that define this beloved numismatic series. The MS67 grade with Full Steps designation elevates this coin to considerable rarity. While circulated examples and lower Mint State specimens remain relatively available, MS67 examples number fewer than several dozen across all grading services. The Full Steps designation—indicating sharp, well-defined steps on Monticello's front portico—is particularly scarce for this date, with only a handful of such coins known to exist. This combination of grade and designation places the coin among the finest examples certified. PCGS Certification #35626795 provides authentication and grading assurance. Population data confirms the rarity: only 4 coins have graded higher, while just 22 total examples have received a PCGS grade. The coin's market value of $1,600 reflects its desirability among serious Jefferson nickel specialists seeking premium examples of this scarce San Francisco Mint issue.