As of May, 2024, a 1938-S Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $40.00 and $5,000.00, 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 $9,200.00 in the 08/18/2004 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: 4,105,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1938-S Nickel, 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-67+5,000.00
MS-671,200.00
MS-66+775.00
MS-66535.00
MS-65+300.00
MS-65210.00
MS-64+140.00
MS-64110.00
MS-63+60.00
MS-6340.00

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 State40.005,000.00837.00

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 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-D Nickel Jefferson, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A11.0035,000.00
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-S Nickel, 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:
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$50.00
Lowest Sale Price
$726.00
Highest Sale Price
$195.01
Average Sale Price
$152.75
Most Recent Sale Price
45
Number of Sales
$8,775.58
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+2,400.006,600.003,880.00
MS-67810.009,200.003,312.69
MS-66+276.001,175.00784.25
MS-66258.501,150.00540.01
MS-65+50.00726.00195.01
MS-65101.00192.00138.50
MS-6429.0061.5939.15
PO-1650.00750.00700.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1938-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $9,200.00.

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-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1938-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.75% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.14% / 3.97% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1938-S Nickel, 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-67+NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0012/07/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions924.0006/06/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions440.6305/01/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0003/20/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0002/02/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/19/2022
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers840.0009/22/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0007/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers432.0005/25/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0008/26/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,292.5007/16/2020
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0006/23/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0004/08/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0010/16/2019
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers105.0012/19/2018
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/05/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions312.0007/04/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions264.0001/09/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5004/25/2017
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers822.5002/22/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0006/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0003/08/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2502/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7510/20/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6306/14/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7506/14/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6306/14/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8806/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5006/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8806/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/31/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/31/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2505/24/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0005/24/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2505/24/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2505/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/19/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions387.7505/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8805/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0005/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5005/10/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2505/10/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0005/10/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5005/10/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7503/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2503/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6301/18/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5011/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections146.0510/26/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections61.5910/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7506/09/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8804/23/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0003/21/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,259.3802/27/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions411.0011/01/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers5,288.0005/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions177.0002/11/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0009/06/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/07/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/31/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC727.0005/11/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0005/06/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena400.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena726.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0007/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/14/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC299.0004/21/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/29/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's750.0010/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/27/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's650.0006/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/01/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena9,200.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC863.0002/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/29/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0009/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0008/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0008/23/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/13/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0006/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0005/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0011/04/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0008/18/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2003
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0002/19/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions244.0011/19/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0010/22/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/03/2002

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