As of May, 2024, a 1936 Nickel DDO FS-101 in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $4,500.00, 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 $10,868.75 in the 02/25/2021 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Earle Fraser
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 118,997,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

1936 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-664,500.00
MS-65+2,650.00
MS-651,500.00
MS-64+850.00
MS-64625.00
MS-63+525.00
MS-63500.00
MS-62+385.00
MS-62350.00
MS-61325.00
MS-60300.00
AU-58+250.00
AU-58215.00
AU-55+190.00
AU-55185.00
AU-53+165.00
AU-53160.00
AU-50+145.00
AU-50140.00
XF-45+125.00
XF-45120.00
XF-40100.00
VF-3590.00
VF-3080.00
VF-2570.00
VF-2065.00
F-1555.00
F-1250.00
VG-1045.00
VG-835.00
G-625.00
G-420.00

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 State300.004,500.001,137.27
About Uncirculated140.00250.00181.25
Extremely Fine100.00125.00115.00
Fine and Very Fine50.0090.0068.33
Good and Very Good20.0045.0031.25

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 1936 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1936 Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0028.0031.0050,000.00
1936-D Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0037.0040.0030,000.00
1936-D Nickel 3-1/2 Legs (Regular Strike)500.0012,500.0015,000.0030,000.00
1936-S Nickel (Regular Strike)2.0035.0040.005,500.00
1936 Nickel Satin (Proof)460.00500.00775.0085,000.00
1936 Nickel Brilliant (Proof)335.00500.00775.0095,000.00
1936 Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)40.001,325.001,400.003,500.00
1936-D/D Nickel RPM FS-502 (Regular Strike)15.00110.00125.001,850.00
1936-D/S Nickel OMM FS-511 (Regular Strike)10.00160.00175.002,250.00
1936-S/S Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)15.00135.00150.001,300.00
1936-D Nickel 3 1/2 Legs FS-901 (Regular Strike)475.0010,000.0011,000.0016,000.00

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.

1936 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

$115.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,725.00

Highest Sale Price
$496.11

Average Sale Price
$468.00

Most Recent Sale Price
22

Number of Sales
$10,914.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6710,868.7510,868.7510,868.75
MS-66518.004,700.002,804.50
MS-65+1,292.502,115.001,672.50
MS-64115.001,725.00496.11
MS-63230.00646.25448.67
MS-62223.25223.25223.25
AU-58127.00165.01151.00
AU-55138.00223.00167.33
XF-4555.0082.0072.33
XF-4067.00165.00108.00
VF-3562.0070.0066.00
VF-3023.0089.0056.00
VF-2041.0041.0041.00
F-1244.0079.2057.73
VG-1066.0066.0066.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1936 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $10,868.75.

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 1936 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1936 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.65% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 6.45% / 6.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1936 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-35PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0010/05/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0007/17/2022
VF-30ANACSDavid Lawrence RC23.0010/24/2021
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC55.0007/04/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0006/02/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,868.7502/25/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0004/15/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0012/11/2019
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0012/08/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0008/18/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/23/2019
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions384.0001/02/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/05/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0009/12/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0008/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/04/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0009/22/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5009/07/2016
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0009/04/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0008/09/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC410.0007/04/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions223.2504/12/2016
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0001/31/2016
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions470.0010/29/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0007/21/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0001/07/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0012/07/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections165.0110/26/2014
F-12PCGSGreat Collections79.2006/22/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections605.0005/25/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0004/21/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2502/27/2014
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions528.7502/03/2014
VG-10PCGSGreat Collections66.0009/29/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/19/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0007/11/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0007/11/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0005/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0003/21/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0011/29/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/29/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0010/29/2012
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions329.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/18/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/05/2011
AU-58ANACSBowers & Merena127.0002/15/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions115.0009/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0004/16/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0011/07/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0008/01/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0008/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions518.0005/04/2005
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0003/08/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2003