As of May, 2024, a 1930 Nickel DDR FS-801 in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $385.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $450.00 and $2,500.00, 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 $3,290.00 in the 10/08/2014 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: 22,849,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

1930 Nickel Ddr Fs-801 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-662,500.00
MS-65+1,800.00
MS-651,750.00
MS-64+1,050.00
MS-641,000.00
MS-63+825.00
MS-63800.00
MS-62+625.00
MS-62550.00
MS-61500.00
MS-60450.00
AU-58+385.00
AU-58375.00
AU-55+335.00
AU-55325.00
AU-53+310.00
AU-53300.00
AU-50+280.00
AU-50275.00
XF-45+210.00
XF-45200.00
XF-40165.00
VF-35125.00
VF-30110.00
VF-2595.00
VF-2080.00
F-1565.00
F-1255.00
VG-1045.00
VG-840.00
G-635.00
G-425.00

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 State450.002,500.001,077.27
About Uncirculated275.00385.00323.13
Extremely Fine165.00210.00191.67
Fine and Very Fine55.00125.0088.33
Good and Very Good25.0045.0036.25

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 1930 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1930 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.0050.0055.0017,500.00
1930-S Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0090.00100.0030,000.00
1930-S Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)25.00365.00400.00850.00
1930-S Nickel 2 Feathers FS-401 (Regular Strike)50.00665.00700.001,150.00
1930 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)20.00235.00275.001,000.00
1930 Nickel DDR FS-802 (Regular Strike)75.00685.00750.002,000.00
1930 Nickel DDR FS-803 (Regular Strike)250.001,175.001,250.002,750.00

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.

1930 Nickel Ddr Fs-801 (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

$276.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,875.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,330.61

Average Sale Price
$870.00

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$18,628.55

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,586.253,290.002,173.75
MS-65+276.002,875.001,330.61
MS-64282.00633.00434.06
MS-63299.00489.00373.25
MS-62304.70411.00357.85
AU-58242.00882.43479.05
AU-55152.75258.50204.92
AU-53150.00150.00150.00
AU-5070.00188.00131.45
XF-4584.00230.00133.00
XF-4069.00152.7594.25
VF-3592.00141.00104.96
VF-3055.00235.00116.80
F-15109.00109.00109.00
F-1249.0057.2053.10
VG-1050.0060.5055.25
VG-865.0065.0065.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1930 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $3,290.00.

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 1930 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1930 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.82% share, followed by Great Collections / Bowers & Merena with 8.22% / 5.48% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1930 Nickel DDR FS-801 (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
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0005/17/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0008/10/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0008/08/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/02/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0002/07/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0010/25/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/21/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/23/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0012/26/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/05/2017
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/25/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions378.3503/14/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions376.0012/27/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0009/22/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/20/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0509/07/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0009/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.2501/06/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7507/21/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions329.0004/05/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0003/01/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5003/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/07/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5001/07/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions423.0001/04/2015
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections170.5110/26/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections203.5010/12/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0010/08/2014
MS-62ANACSGreat Collections304.7009/21/2014
F-12PCGSGreat Collections57.2009/14/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions353.6809/04/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0007/10/2014
VG-10PCGSGreat Collections60.5006/22/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7504/23/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6304/21/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0003/03/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions882.4302/27/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/03/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/13/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/08/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0012/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0009/25/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/23/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions96.0009/16/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions103.0008/19/2013
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers92.8307/27/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0007/11/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/11/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0004/29/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0004/29/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0004/24/2013
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections76.0003/31/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0011/29/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/29/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/02/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/03/2012
MS-65+ANACSStack's Bowers891.0006/14/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0003/17/2011
XF-40ANACSBowers & Merena69.0002/15/2010
XF-40ANACSBowers & Merena69.0002/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0002/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/11/2009
MS-65+NGCStack's633.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0011/01/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0002/13/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/19/2005
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0009/09/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions489.0006/03/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/03/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0007/27/2002