As of May, 2024, a 1940-S Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10.00 and $1,800.00, 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 $5,170.00 in the 06/07/2015 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: 36,690,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1940-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+1,800.00
MS-67800.00
MS-66+185.00
MS-66150.00
MS-65+85.00
MS-6565.00
MS-64+35.00
MS-6428.00
MS-63+20.00
MS-6316.00
MS-62+14.00
MS-6212.00
MS-6111.00
MS-6010.00

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 State10.001,800.00230.79

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 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.002.001,750.00
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 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-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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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$11.00
Lowest Sale Price
$144.00
Highest Sale Price
$35.34
Average Sale Price
$26.00
Most Recent Sale Price
98
Number of Sales
$3,463.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+960.005,170.002,396.46
MS-67504.004,140.001,552.03
MS-66+120.00235.00177.00
MS-6647.00446.50181.57
MS-65+11.00144.0035.34
MS-6542.0042.0042.00
MS-647.0037.0022.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1940-S Nickel, 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 $5,170.00.

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 1940-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1940-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 82.48% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 7.26% / 4.27% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1940-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-67PCGSStack's Bowers576.0004/12/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/24/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions82.2507/31/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions99.0006/29/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0006/06/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers120.0005/18/2022
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions141.0005/01/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC170.0010/17/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/25/2021
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers1,260.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0007/29/2021
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers75.0005/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/17/2021
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7512/03/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions705.0007/16/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC42.0011/17/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0010/25/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/18/2019
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers960.0005/29/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers100.0004/30/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers504.0003/05/2019
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0001/13/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/02/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/26/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers228.0012/19/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0007/15/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/11/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/16/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0001/09/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/09/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/09/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/03/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0008/15/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0004/25/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/21/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0002/21/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7512/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0012/13/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7512/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0011/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2511/29/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5011/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5011/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5010/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/25/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0007/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/08/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0005/09/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5003/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions399.5007/21/2015
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions124.5502/15/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/11/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions705.0012/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5011/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections26.0010/26/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3806/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections32.0006/15/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections21.0006/01/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0005/12/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1304/28/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/31/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections182.6003/23/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections660.0012/29/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections40.0006/16/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections116.0006/02/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections7.0004/14/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0002/11/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0009/06/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/06/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/08/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections29.0001/01/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0012/12/2011
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections35.0010/16/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0007/18/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/02/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0012/02/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0002/03/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0010/26/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC49.0003/16/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0003/11/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0003/09/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0003/05/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0001/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions178.0007/14/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/07/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/26/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions178.0006/11/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0006/04/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0002/11/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0001/10/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions19.0012/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0012/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC59.0011/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0007/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0005/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0005/09/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0005/07/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0004/25/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0004/16/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0004/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0004/09/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0004/04/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0004/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0004/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/28/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0003/26/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0003/07/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0003/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/28/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0002/26/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0002/19/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0002/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0002/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0002/07/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0002/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/31/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0001/24/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/22/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/17/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/10/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/09/2007
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC794.0001/08/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/08/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0001/03/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0012/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0011/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0010/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/25/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/23/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0010/16/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/16/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0010/02/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/27/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0009/25/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/19/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0009/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/28/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,094.0008/21/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/21/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/14/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0007/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0007/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/03/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC71.0004/03/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0006/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0006/27/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0005/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-65+ANACSDavid Lawrence RC13.0012/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0011/08/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0010/13/2004
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0008/14/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0006/09/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0006/07/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0001/21/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0012/31/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/15/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0008/06/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/06/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0007/26/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0006/25/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/02/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0004/16/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0003/12/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0003/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0003/03/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0002/12/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/25/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0011/21/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0011/19/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0010/22/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0009/03/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0009/01/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0004/25/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0004/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions105.0011/18/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/18/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0007/18/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0004/12/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0004/12/2001
MS-64PCIHeritage Auctions14.0008/17/2000

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