As of May, 2024, a 1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1940, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $55.00 and $27,500.00, 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 $26,400.00 in the 08/20/2019 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 3,514,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1939-D Nickel Reverse Of 1940, 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-6827,500.00
MS-67+5,000.00
MS-672,850.00
MS-66+1,950.00
MS-66675.00
MS-65+550.00
MS-65275.00
MS-64+225.00
MS-64185.00
MS-63+100.00
MS-6380.00
MS-62+65.00
MS-6255.00

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 State55.0027,500.003,039.23

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 Nickel Reverse of 1938, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A27.005,000.00
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-D Nickel Reverse Of 1940, 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
$236.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,565.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,198.89
Average Sale Price
$408.00
Most Recent Sale Price
34
Number of Sales
$40,762.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6826,400.0026,400.0026,400.00
MS-67+3,600.003,600.003,600.00
MS-671,600.004,715.003,033.03
MS-66+1,560.001,938.751,749.38
MS-66236.003,565.001,198.89
MS-65+192.00564.00338.73
MS-65186.00186.00186.00
MS-6473.70223.25132.99
PO-11,000.001,000.001,000.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1940, 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 $26,400.00.

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 1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1940, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1940, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.85% share, followed by Great Collections / Bowers & Merena with 7.69% / 4.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1939-D Nickel Reverse of 1940, 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/19/2022
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0008/28/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions432.0006/06/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/12/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0007/29/2021
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,600.0007/19/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/23/2020
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers26,400.0008/20/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,056.2505/16/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0011/15/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions186.0008/08/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/29/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions192.0011/28/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions211.2011/21/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions211.5005/16/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2511/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0010/31/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0004/05/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7501/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/29/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,938.7508/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/21/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections577.5011/16/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2511/09/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions105.7511/09/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections73.7010/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections308.2707/27/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections687.5006/15/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections319.0012/29/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions236.0002/03/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0003/24/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena400.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0003/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena300.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0009/25/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's1,000.0007/27/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/26/2008
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena4,313.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0008/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,265.0005/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0011/06/2005
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0006/02/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/09/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/12/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0012/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0007/20/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0003/25/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,715.0001/07/2004

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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