As of May, 2024, a 1940 Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $2.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $1,750.00, 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 $558.13 in the 04/21/2021 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 176,485,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1940 Nickel (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-691,750.00
MS-68+1,000.00
MS-68750.00
MS-67+325.00
MS-67125.00
MS-66+40.00
MS-6628.00
MS-65+20.00
MS-6518.00
MS-64+14.00
MS-6412.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+3.00
MS-622.00
MS-612.00
MS-602.00
AU-58+2.00
AU-582.00
AU-55+2.00
AU-552.00
AU-53+2.00
AU-532.00
AU-50+2.00
AU-502.00
XF-45+1.00
XF-451.00
XF-401.00

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 State2.001,750.00241.71
About Uncirculated2.002.002.00
Extremely Fine1.001.001.00

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 1940 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1940-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00140.00
1940-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.003.00275.00
1940 Nickel Reverse of 1940 (Proof)N/AN/A25.007,850.00
1940 Nickel Reverse of 1938 (Proof)N/AN/A40.0022,500.00
1940 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.004,750.00
1940-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.0011,000.00
1940-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.001,800.00
1940 Nickel Reverse of 1940, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A30.001,150.00
1940 Nickel Rev of 1938 FS-901 (Proof)N/AN/A110.001,700.00

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.

1940 Nickel (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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$10.00
Lowest Sale Price
$138.00
Highest Sale Price
$26.27
Average Sale Price
$25.00
Most Recent Sale Price
70
Number of Sales
$1,839.18
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68558.13558.13558.13
MS-6718.00259.0084.67
MS-66+25.1725.1725.17
MS-6610.00138.0026.27
MS-65+9.00247.0027.07
MS-649.0015.0011.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1940 Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $558.13.

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 1940 Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1940 Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 84.11% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 7.95% / 6.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1940 Nickel (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-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0011/20/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/31/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions77.0010/26/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/01/2022
MS-68NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions558.1304/21/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0008/19/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0002/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0001/31/2017
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/20/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7507/21/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5006/14/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7505/31/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/24/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0005/19/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5001/11/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions129.2512/07/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections9.0010/26/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections16.1809/21/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0008/17/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections10.0006/15/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0004/27/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections25.1702/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections14.0001/19/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections42.0008/04/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions70.0006/10/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/03/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections46.0002/03/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections57.0001/13/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions56.0008/13/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections59.0002/19/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0010/02/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions65.0005/16/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/17/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions59.0009/13/2010
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena259.0008/07/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions16.0007/29/2009
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0005/20/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions86.0002/25/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0001/05/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/24/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/09/2008
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0001/09/2008
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/14/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions69.0011/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/23/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0003/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0002/28/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0001/08/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0001/03/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0001/01/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0012/27/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0012/27/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions13.0012/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0012/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0012/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0012/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0012/13/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0012/11/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0012/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0012/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0012/04/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0011/29/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0011/20/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0011/15/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0011/13/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0011/13/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/08/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0011/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0011/06/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0011/01/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0011/01/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0011/01/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/25/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0010/23/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0010/23/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0010/23/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0010/18/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0010/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/18/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0010/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0010/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0010/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0010/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0010/02/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/27/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0009/25/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0009/20/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0009/13/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions60.0009/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0009/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/11/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0009/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0008/30/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/30/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0008/28/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0008/28/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0008/21/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0008/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0008/16/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0007/19/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0007/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0007/12/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0007/12/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0007/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/10/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0006/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0006/21/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0006/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/14/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0006/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0006/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0004/10/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0011/21/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0008/22/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0010/27/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/22/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions28.0009/15/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0006/03/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions25.0003/29/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions247.0003/29/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions52.0003/29/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions38.0012/31/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions40.0004/16/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/08/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/26/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0009/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions36.0004/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions36.0011/18/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25.0010/17/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions18.0010/06/2001
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0008/01/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0006/20/2001
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0006/06/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0001/11/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions26.0011/23/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions9.0008/24/2000

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