As of May, 2024, a 1915-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 in circulated condition is worth between $85.00 and $1,100.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,250.00 and $1,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $4,920.00 in the 01/16/2022 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Earle Fraser
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 7,569,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

1915-D/D Nickel Rpm Fs-501 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,350.00
MS-601,250.00
AU-58+1,100.00
AU-581,000.00
AU-55+650.00
AU-55575.00
AU-53+555.00
AU-53550.00
AU-50+510.00
AU-50500.00
XF-45+385.00
XF-45375.00
XF-40350.00
VF-35275.00
VF-30250.00
VF-25185.00
VF-20150.00
F-15125.00
F-12100.00
VG-1085.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State1,250.001,500.001,366.67
About Uncirculated500.001,100.00680.00
Extremely Fine350.00385.00370.00
Fine and Very Fine100.00275.00180.83
Good and Very Good85.0085.0085.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1915 Buffalo Nickel. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1915 Nickel (Regular Strike)5.0065.0075.0060,000.00
1915-D Nickel (Regular Strike)20.00300.00315.0016,500.00
1915-S Nickel (Regular Strike)35.00800.00850.0050,000.00
1915 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A775.0060,000.00
1915 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)500.001,000.00N/AN/A
1915 Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 (Regular Strike)50.00775.00950.003,500.00
1915-S/S Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)70.00950.001,250.001,750.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1915-D/D Nickel Rpm Fs-501 (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$1,495.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,920.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,961.25

Average Sale Price
$3,360.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$11,845.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-631,495.004,920.002,961.25
MS-62587.002,232.501,654.83
AU-58630.001,150.00890.00
AU-55240.00240.00240.00
AU-50336.00540.50433.17
XF-40258.50264.00261.25
VG-10182.13259.00233.21

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1915-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $4,920.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1915-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1915-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.78% share, followed by American Numismatic Rarities / Stack's Bowers with 11.11% / 5.56% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1915-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers240.0012/13/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0008/28/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/21/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,920.0001/16/2022
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0008/18/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/26/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/04/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/21/2015
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions258.5007/21/2015
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/07/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/04/2015
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections2,145.0010/26/2014
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions182.1310/20/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/03/2011
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0011/30/2004
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0008/15/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions587.0007/20/2004
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0006/03/2004