1939-S 5C Reverse of 1938, FS

Description

1939-S Jefferson Five Cents, Reverse of 1938, FS, PCGS MS67. This exceptional 1939-S nickel represents a significant find for the discerning Jefferson nickel specialist. Struck at the San Francisco Mint with a mintage of 6,630,000 pieces, this coin displays the scarce *Reverse of 1938* variety with Full Steps designation—a feature that makes this date approximately ten times rarer than its non-FS counterpart. Designed by Felix Schlag, the coin exhibits the standard specifications of the era: 75% copper and 25% nickel composition, weighing 5 grams with a diameter of 21.2mm. The PCGS grade of MS67 places this example among the finest known, with only 2 examples graded finer across all certification services. Population data reveals just 9 total PCGS certifications for this variety, underscoring its relative scarcity in higher grades. While the typical grade for FS examples hovers around MS65, no PCGS-certified specimens have been recorded finer than MS66, with a single MS66+ representing the finest known. This MS67 therefore stands as a remarkable rarity, offering the collector an opportunity to acquire a coin that significantly exceeds the typical market offerings. PCGS Certificate #54248967