As of May, 2024, a 1916 Nickel 2 Feathers FS-402 in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $215.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $250.00 and $1,250.00, 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 $2,100.00 in the 08/28/2022 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: 63,498,066
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

1916 Nickel 2 Feathers Fs-402 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-651,250.00
MS-64+725.00
MS-64700.00
MS-63+510.00
MS-63500.00
MS-62+360.00
MS-62325.00
MS-61275.00
MS-60250.00
AU-58+215.00
AU-58200.00
AU-55+175.00
AU-55170.00
AU-53+145.00
AU-53145.00
AU-50+125.00
AU-50125.00
XF-45+100.00
XF-45100.00
XF-4090.00
VF-3580.00
VF-3075.00
VF-2570.00
VF-2065.00
F-1560.00
F-1255.00
VG-1050.00
VG-845.00
G-640.00
G-435.00
AG-330.00

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 State250.001,250.00543.89
About Uncirculated125.00215.00162.50
Extremely Fine90.00100.0096.67
Fine and Very Fine55.0080.0067.50
Good and Very Good35.0050.0042.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good30.0030.0030.00

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 1916 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1916 Nickel (Regular Strike)5.0070.0075.0025,000.00
1916 Nickel Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike)2,000.0067,500.0077,500.00275,000.00
1916-D Nickel (Regular Strike)15.00185.00200.0045,000.00
1916-S Nickel (Regular Strike)7.00235.00250.0045,000.00
1916 Nickel (Proof)750.00950.001,000.0050,000.00
1916 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)2,700.0048,500.0055,000.00275,000.00
1916 Nickel No F, FS-401 (Regular Strike)45.00365.00450.001,750.00

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.

1916 Nickel 2 Feathers Fs-402 (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

$184.00

Lowest Sale Price
$960.00

Highest Sale Price
$487.01

Average Sale Price
$528.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$3,896.10

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+1,680.002,100.001,900.00
MS-64184.00960.00487.01
MS-63199.75276.00234.80
MS-62205.63864.00407.77
MS-60132.00132.00132.00
AU-58150.00403.00202.57
AU-55170.00170.00170.00
AU-53179.00179.00179.00
AU-5074.00105.7589.69
XF-4580.00124.00102.00
VF-3090.0090.0090.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1916 Nickel 2 Feathers FS-402 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-30 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $2,100.00.

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 1916 Nickel 2 Feathers FS-402 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1916 Nickel 2 Feathers FS-402 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 84.62% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 12.82% / 2.56% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1916 Nickel 2 Feathers FS-402 (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
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers80.0001/25/2023
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/04/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0009/07/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0008/28/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0005/04/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.6003/21/2022
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers90.0003/25/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0002/05/2020
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/11/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions864.0010/25/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0008/21/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/15/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/08/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/27/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0001/09/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0012/26/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0012/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0008/08/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0005/09/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0003/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5008/02/2017
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers199.7501/11/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2509/25/2016
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0009/22/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6307/12/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0003/29/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7501/31/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0007/21/2015
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections91.0009/29/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions170.0008/19/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0006/05/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers88.0005/30/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions179.0003/21/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions447.0001/14/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers489.0001/24/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0011/29/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/03/2004