As of May, 2024, a 1941-S Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $3.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $575.00, 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 $336.00 in the 04/12/2023 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: 43,445,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1941-S 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-67575.00
MS-66+85.00
MS-6650.00
MS-65+36.00
MS-6532.00
MS-64+22.00
MS-6420.00
MS-63+14.00
MS-6312.00
MS-62+7.00
MS-625.00
MS-615.00
MS-604.00
AU-58+3.00
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
VF-351.00
VF-301.00

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 State4.00575.0066.69
About Uncirculated2.003.002.13
Extremely Fine1.001.001.00
Fine and Very 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 1941 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1941 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.003.001,150.00
1941-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.003.005.001,000.00
1941 Nickel (Proof)22.0026.0030.0010,000.00
1941-S Nickel Inverted MM FS-503 (FS-024.6) (Regular Strike)18.00140.00160.001,350.00
1941 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.0012,000.00
1941-S Nickel Inverted MM FS-503 (FS-024.6), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A175.00700.00
1941-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.008,250.00
1941-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.00650.00
1941-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.003,500.00
1941-S Nickel Large S FS-501 (Regular Strike)5.0045.0050.00575.00
1941-S Nickel Large S FS-501 (024.5), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60.00600.00

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.

1941-S 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$15.00

Lowest Sale Price
$322.00

Highest Sale Price
$36.92

Average Sale Price
$40.00

Most Recent Sale Price
99

Number of Sales
$3,654.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67127.00336.00180.91
MS-66+50.6750.6750.67
MS-6615.00322.0036.92
MS-65+7.0090.0029.17
MS-6411.0041.0019.17
MS-6327.0032.1929.60
AU-5024.0024.0024.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1941-S Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $336.00.

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 1941-S Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1941-S Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 84.44% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 8.89% / 5.93% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1941-S 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-67PCGSStack's Bowers336.0004/12/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0011/06/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC40.0005/08/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions152.7507/11/2017
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0007/12/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/04/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/21/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0010/26/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections50.6709/28/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0006/15/2014
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections32.1904/27/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections41.0004/27/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections47.0004/27/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions164.5004/23/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions129.2504/14/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections18.0004/06/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections13.0002/02/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections34.8801/26/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections26.0006/23/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections18.0009/30/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/27/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections57.0005/29/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0003/01/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0012/21/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0012/21/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/14/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0012/14/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0012/07/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/07/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0011/30/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0011/30/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0011/23/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0011/23/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0011/16/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0011/16/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0011/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0011/02/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0011/02/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0010/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/19/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0010/19/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0010/07/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0010/07/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0009/30/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0009/30/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/23/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0009/23/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0009/16/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/16/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0009/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0009/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/02/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0009/02/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0008/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0008/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/19/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0008/19/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/12/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0008/12/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0008/12/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0007/22/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0007/22/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC64.0007/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0007/08/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0007/08/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0006/24/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/24/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0005/19/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/14/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/14/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions127.0011/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC59.0007/02/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0003/21/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0012/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0012/05/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/15/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0011/13/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0011/08/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0011/06/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0011/06/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0011/01/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0010/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0010/23/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0010/23/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0010/18/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0010/18/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/14/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0006/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0005/03/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0004/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0004/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0004/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0003/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0003/08/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0003/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0003/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0002/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0002/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0002/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0002/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0002/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0002/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0001/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0001/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/15/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/25/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0011/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0011/03/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0010/27/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0010/27/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0010/27/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0009/22/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions28.0009/15/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/01/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0011/26/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions155.0011/18/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/18/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0004/12/2001
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0009/07/2000