As of May, 2024, a 1939 Nickel Reverse of 1938, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $27.00 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 $5,287.50 in the 02/27/2014 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: 120,627,535
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1939 Nickel Reverse Of 1938, 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-671,400.00
MS-66+475.00
MS-66275.00
MS-65+170.00
MS-65120.00
MS-64+75.00
MS-6455.00
MS-63+35.00
MS-6327.00

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 State27.005,000.00763.20

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 1939 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1939 Nickel Reverse of 1938 (Regular Strike)1.001.005.00550.00
1939 Nickel Reverse of 1940 (Regular Strike)1.005.006.003,000.00
1939 Nickel Doubled Monticello (Regular Strike)8.00390.00415.006,000.00
1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1938 (Regular Strike)1.0042.0045.00675.00
1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1940 (Regular Strike)4.0032.0035.002,750.00
1939-S Nickel Reverse of 1938 (Regular Strike)1.0020.0024.00850.00
1939-S Nickel Reverse of 1940 (Regular Strike)2.0011.0014.001,350.00
1939 Nickel Reverse of 1940, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A200.005,750.00
1939 Nickel Reverse of 1938 (Proof)N/AN/A37.0017,500.00
1939 Nickel Reverse of 1940 (Proof)N/AN/A40.0014,000.00
1939 Nickel Rev of 1940 FS-901 (Proof)N/AN/A175.001,850.00
1939 Nickel Reverse of 1940, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.006,000.00
1939 Nickel Doubled Monticello, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.0011,500.00
1939 Nickel DDR FS-801 (022) (Regular Strike)6.00350.00375.002,900.00
1939 Nickel DDR FS-801 (022), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A525.005,500.00
1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1938, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0025,000.00
1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1940, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A55.0027,500.00
1939-S Nickel Reverse of 1938, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.005,750.00
1939-S Nickel Reverse of 1940, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.008,500.00
1939 Nickel QDR FS-802 (022.5) Rev. of 1940 (Regular Strike)2.0037.0040.00300.00
1939 Nickel QDR FS-802 (022.5) Rev. of 1940, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.001,500.00

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.

1939 Nickel Reverse Of 1938, 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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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$60.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,322.00
Highest Sale Price
$291.32
Average Sale Price
$360.00
Most Recent Sale Price
29
Number of Sales
$8,448.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+3,525.005,287.504,406.25
MS-6769.003,055.001,306.70
MS-66+376.00376.00376.00
MS-6660.001,322.00291.32
MS-65+32.00223.2567.13
MS-65160.00160.00160.00
MS-6439.3551.0045.87

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1939 Nickel Reverse of 1938, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $5,287.50.

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 1939 Nickel Reverse of 1938, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1939 Nickel Reverse of 1938, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.54% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 8.86% / 2.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1939 Nickel Reverse of 1938, 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-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/21/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0007/16/2020
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0004/08/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0003/27/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0012/06/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers105.7508/09/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0005/17/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2503/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2502/10/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/01/2015
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections39.3510/26/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7510/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/05/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3806/09/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2504/28/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/23/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5002/27/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions217.0002/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0009/10/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/07/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions99.0010/25/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0004/12/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0007/20/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/22/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0004/08/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC86.0004/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0003/09/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC380.0008/18/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0008/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0005/30/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0004/16/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/11/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0012/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/31/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/26/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/07/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0012/09/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,322.0011/17/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0004/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0011/17/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0011/17/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0011/08/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0011/03/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0010/06/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0008/11/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0005/05/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0005/07/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0005/01/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0004/16/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0003/03/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0003/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0002/19/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0001/13/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0011/25/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/25/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0011/19/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0011/19/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0010/22/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0010/15/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0010/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/29/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0009/03/2002
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions60.0007/09/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions140.0012/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0008/09/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0006/27/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0006/06/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/12/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0003/08/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0009/14/2000

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