As of May, 2024, a 1938-D Nickel Jefferson, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $11.00 and $35,000.00, 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 $33,600.00 in the 07/17/2022 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 5,376,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1938-D Nickel Jefferson, Fs (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-68+35,000.00
MS-684,200.00
MS-67+1,100.00
MS-67600.00
MS-66+185.00
MS-66135.00
MS-65+90.00
MS-6580.00
MS-64+45.00
MS-6435.00
MS-63+25.00
MS-6320.00
MS-62+16.00
MS-6215.00
MS-6113.00
MS-6011.00

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 State11.0035,000.002,598.13

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 1938 Jefferson 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1938 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.0010.0011.001,400.00
1938-D Nickel Jefferson (Regular Strike)2.006.0010.002,350.00
1938-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.005.007.002,000.00
1938 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A50.0016,000.00
1938 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.001,850.00
1938 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)35.0055.0065.00600.00
1938 Nickel DDO FS-101 (021), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A175.00725.00
1938 Nickel QDO FS-105 (021.5) (Regular Strike)4.0050.0055.00275.00
1938 Nickel QDO FS-105, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.001,050.00
1938-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.005,000.00
1938 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,150.007,500.00

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.

1938-D Nickel Jefferson, Fs (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

$34.00

Lowest Sale Price
$604.00

Highest Sale Price
$174.13

Average Sale Price
$129.00

Most Recent Sale Price
99

Number of Sales
$17,239.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68+33,600.0033,600.0033,600.00
MS-682,640.003,900.003,270.00
MS-67+384.004,993.751,825.31
MS-67196.002,070.00840.18
MS-66+89.0089.0089.00
MS-6634.00604.00174.13
MS-65+29.00196.00115.88
MS-6549.0049.0049.00
MS-6418.0086.0043.00
PO-1200.001,000.00493.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1938-D Nickel Jefferson, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68+ having the highest max price $33,600.00.

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 1938-D Nickel Jefferson, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1938-D Nickel Jefferson, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.97% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 7.73% / 3.43% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1938-D Nickel Jefferson, FS (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
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/19/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0006/28/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions235.2005/03/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0003/15/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0012/21/2022
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers288.0010/11/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0007/27/2022
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions33,600.0007/17/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0005/04/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0003/09/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0001/19/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/19/2022
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC413.0012/19/2021
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC377.0011/28/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions399.6011/17/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0011/03/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0009/08/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers576.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0008/11/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions348.0007/07/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0006/23/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0006/23/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/09/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions450.0004/14/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/07/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions79.0003/17/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions49.0012/23/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0010/21/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0010/18/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0009/09/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0008/26/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0008/26/2020
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC95.0007/26/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,145.6307/16/2020
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC235.0005/24/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,900.0004/26/2020
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0004/08/2020
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/20/2019
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0006/05/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0004/24/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers456.0003/05/2019
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/03/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/05/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0010/14/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0006/20/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/30/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/05/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/02/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0005/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/25/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/07/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/03/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/29/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5011/15/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0009/19/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/07/2016
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC350.0006/05/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0003/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8802/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8801/24/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0001/17/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0001/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0001/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2512/03/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5009/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6309/15/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7508/04/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0006/21/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5003/01/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0003/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/15/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/18/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions423.0001/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/07/2015
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/21/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8811/09/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0011/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1311/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections69.3010/26/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections99.4209/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections115.5009/21/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5009/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions588.6809/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions112.8008/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions59.0007/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0005/12/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3803/31/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers616.8803/27/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions558.1303/03/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions499.3802/03/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,993.7501/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions616.8801/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions705.0012/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0011/11/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections18.0011/10/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers777.8511/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0011/01/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions776.0009/23/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions852.0008/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0004/24/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions250.0002/11/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,087.0001/09/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections138.0010/21/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections138.0010/14/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections171.0009/30/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0005/30/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0002/13/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/19/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0009/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/18/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0005/02/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0003/21/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions230.0007/05/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC186.0001/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0011/30/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0010/19/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0003/11/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0003/09/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0012/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0007/28/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0006/26/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/28/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0003/13/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions121.0003/03/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0002/27/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0002/14/2008
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers299.0002/13/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC219.0001/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0001/23/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0012/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0012/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0012/10/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions130.0012/03/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's1,000.0011/13/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0011/12/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's200.0010/11/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's280.0010/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/02/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/27/2007
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0009/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0009/17/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/27/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0008/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0006/20/2007
MS-67PCGSStack's1,610.0006/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0005/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0005/09/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/25/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0004/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/11/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/26/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/21/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/19/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0003/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/07/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/05/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0003/01/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0002/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/01/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0001/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,000.0001/01/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/29/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/22/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0010/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0010/11/2006
MS-67PCGSStack's/ANR1,610.0010/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/02/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/13/2006
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0008/16/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions362.0007/11/2006
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/07/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0005/01/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0004/17/2006
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions127.0004/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions128.0003/06/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions224.0011/07/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0005/09/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0011/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0009/01/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/09/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0006/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0001/12/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0001/12/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0012/31/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0010/29/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0010/22/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0009/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/01/2003
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0003/19/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/01/2003
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions110.0010/22/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0009/03/2002
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions29.0010/06/2001