As of May, 2024, a 1916 Nickel DDO FS-101 in circulated condition is worth between $2,700.00 and $48,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $55,000.00 and $275,000.00, 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 $138,000.00 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 Ddo Fs-101 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-64275,000.00
MS-63+200,000.00
MS-63175,000.00
MS-62+105,000.00
MS-6295,000.00
MS-6172,500.00
MS-6055,000.00
AU-58+48,500.00
AU-5845,000.00
AU-55+37,500.00
AU-5535,000.00
AU-53+31,500.00
AU-5330,000.00
AU-50+28,500.00
AU-5027,500.00
XF-45+26,000.00
XF-4525,000.00
XF-4020,000.00
VF-3517,000.00
VF-3015,000.00
VF-2513,500.00
VF-2012,500.00
F-1510,000.00
F-128,500.00
VG-108,000.00
VG-86,750.00
G-65,750.00
G-44,900.00
AG-32,700.00

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 State55,000.00275,000.00139,642.86
About Uncirculated27,500.0048,500.0035,437.50
Extremely Fine20,000.0026,000.0023,666.67
Fine and Very Fine8,500.0017,000.0012,750.00
Good and Very Good4,900.008,000.006,350.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good2,700.002,700.002,700.00

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 2 Feathers FS-402 (Regular Strike)30.00215.00250.001,250.00
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 Ddo Fs-101 (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

$17,270.00

Lowest Sale Price
$18,250.00

Highest Sale Price
$17,715.00

Average Sale Price
$18,250.00

Most Recent Sale Price
3

Number of Sales
$53,145.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-63138,000.00138,000.00138,000.00
MS-6151,600.0051,600.0051,600.00
AU-5844,400.0044,400.0044,400.00
AU-5523,630.4325,850.0024,740.22
AU-5013,800.0030,550.0022,175.00
XF-4517,270.0018,250.0017,715.00
XF-4016,800.0016,800.0016,800.00
VF-3516,800.0016,800.0016,800.00
VF-259,987.509,987.509,987.50
VF-203,120.0010,800.005,840.00
F-1510,800.0010,800.0010,800.00
F-125,520.005,520.005,520.00
VG-108,812.508,812.508,812.50
VG-86,600.006,600.006,600.00
G-41,020.004,080.002,953.33
AG-3930.001,116.251,034.58

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1916 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $138,000.00.

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 DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1916 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.08% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 19.23% / 3.85% 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 DDO FS-101 (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
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0012/18/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions51,600.0008/28/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions138,000.0008/28/2022
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,020.0006/01/2022
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0003/21/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0001/16/2022
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/16/2022
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions10,800.0001/16/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers44,400.0008/25/2021
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions3,120.0007/15/2021
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions16,800.0004/25/2021
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions930.0001/15/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers13,800.0008/22/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers16,800.0008/22/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions10,800.0008/19/2018
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC18,250.0009/19/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0004/27/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions25,850.0010/29/2015
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5006/07/2015
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,116.2503/01/2015
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,057.5003/01/2015
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0001/07/2015
XF-45NGCGreat Collections17,270.0010/26/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5010/08/2014
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers30,550.0007/27/2013
AU-55NGCStack's Bowers23,630.4311/16/2012