As of May, 2024, a 1935 Nickel DDR FS-801 in circulated condition is worth between $65.00 and $3,150.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,750.00 and $6,250.00, 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 $9,600.00 in the 03/31/2021 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Earle Fraser
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 58,264,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

1935 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-636,250.00
MS-62+5,350.00
MS-625,050.00
MS-614,250.00
MS-603,750.00
AU-58+3,150.00
AU-583,000.00
AU-55+2,200.00
AU-552,050.00
AU-53+1,850.00
AU-531,750.00
AU-50+1,375.00
AU-501,300.00
XF-45+935.00
XF-45925.00
XF-40600.00
VF-35435.00
VF-30235.00
VF-25185.00
VF-20150.00
F-15125.00
F-12110.00
VG-1090.00
VG-885.00
G-670.00
G-465.00

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 State3,750.006,250.004,930.00
About Uncirculated1,300.003,150.002,084.38
Extremely Fine600.00935.00820.00
Fine and Very Fine110.00435.00206.67
Good and Very Good65.0090.0077.50

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 1935 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1935-S Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0055.0060.008,750.00
1935 Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0028.0031.0055,000.00
1935 Nickel Doubled Die Reverse (Regular Strike)65.004,500.005,000.0027,500.00
1935-D Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0080.0085.0040,000.00
1935-D/D Nickel RPM FS-502 (Regular Strike)40.001,150.001,350.001,500.00
1935-S Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)60.001,360.001,500.002,000.00
1935 Nickel DDR FS-803 (Regular Strike)150.004,650.005,500.007,500.00

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.

1935 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

$70.00

Lowest Sale Price
$190.00

Highest Sale Price
$108.89

Average Sale Price
$168.00

Most Recent Sale Price
11

Number of Sales
$1,197.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-644,800.009,600.006,856.25
MS-623,671.884,320.003,995.94
AU-582,232.505,760.003,288.13
AU-551,260.002,530.001,772.50
AU-53705.00763.75734.38
AU-50646.25881.25779.17
XF-45336.00504.00413.28
XF-40312.00450.00361.50
VF-3096.00141.00113.25
VF-2586.00129.00106.50
VF-2070.00190.00108.89
F-1576.00153.0098.20
F-1231.0090.0061.00
VG-1079.0079.0079.00
VG-856.0056.0056.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1935 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $9,600.00.

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 1935 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1935 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 88.71% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 6.45% / 4.84% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1935 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
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0001/14/2024
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions129.0006/28/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers168.0012/13/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0003/21/2022
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC190.0012/19/2021
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0011/28/2021
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0011/28/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers9,600.0003/31/2021
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0002/07/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions70.0012/30/2020
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions504.0011/18/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0006/07/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions75.0004/15/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0002/05/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0002/05/2020
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions336.0001/08/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0010/25/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,800.0009/08/2019
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,260.0009/08/2019
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0008/18/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0007/14/2019
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions396.0006/19/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/23/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions89.0001/02/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0012/26/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0008/19/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/28/2018
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions2,640.0002/22/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/23/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/02/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/09/2017
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions646.2501/04/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/04/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0004/05/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions105.7503/17/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/01/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions352.5002/03/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/04/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,168.7512/04/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions417.1310/08/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions3,671.8809/04/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5009/04/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0001/27/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/02/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0009/23/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions96.0009/23/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0009/23/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0007/11/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/11/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions705.0006/05/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions31.0006/03/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions86.0006/03/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions96.0006/03/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0005/27/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions112.0001/09/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/29/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0010/22/2012
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions153.0009/10/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions39.0008/01/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions345.0002/03/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/26/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions96.0001/25/2001