As of May, 2024, a 1942 Nickel Type 1, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $12.00 and $8,500.00, 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 $11,500.00 in the 03/01/2007 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 49,789,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1942 Nickel Type 1, 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+8,500.00
MS-672,600.00
MS-66+700.00
MS-66525.00
MS-65+250.00
MS-65100.00
MS-64+50.00
MS-6438.00
MS-63+26.00
MS-6322.00
MS-62+16.00
MS-6215.00
MS-6113.00
MS-6012.00

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 State12.008,500.00919.07

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 1942 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1942 Nickel Type 1 (Regular Strike)1.006.008.002,500.00
1942-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.0018.0022.00250.00
1942-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D (Regular Strike)20.00900.001,350.008,000.00
1942 Nickel Type 1 (Proof)12.0020.0025.0015,500.00
1942-P Nickel Type 2 (Regular Strike)1.003.006.003,600.00
1942-S Nickel (Regular Strike)3.006.007.005,000.00
1942-P Nickel Type 2 (Proof)28.0040.0055.0032,500.00
1942 Nickel DDO FS-101 (025) (Regular Strike)20.0085.00100.001,000.00
1942-D/D Nickel D/ Horizontal D FS-501 (FS-027) (Regular Strike)15.00800.001,350.008,000.00
1942-D/D Nickel D/ Horizontal D FS-501 (FS-027), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,000.0011,000.00
1942 Nickel DDO FS-101 (025), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A115.002,500.00
1942-P Nickel Type 2, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.001,650.00
1942 Nickel DDO FS-102 (Regular Strike)5.0058.0080.00500.00
1942-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A24.006,250.00
1942-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.008,500.00
1942-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,500.0014,500.00
1942 Nickel Type 1, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A250.005,000.00
1942-P Nickel Type 2, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A90.0025,000.00
1942-P Nickel Type 2, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A100.006,500.00

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.

1942 Nickel Type 1, 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
$13.00
Lowest Sale Price
$414.00
Highest Sale Price
$78.27
Average Sale Price
$216.00
Most Recent Sale Price
66
Number of Sales
$5,166.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+4,920.0011,400.008,160.00
MS-67805.0011,500.003,273.84
MS-66+540.50540.50540.50
MS-6641.004,700.00819.41
MS-65+13.00414.0078.27
MS-6570.0070.0070.00
MS-649.0048.0017.83
MS-6216.0016.0016.00
MS-6010.0010.0010.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1942 Nickel Type 1, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $11,500.00.

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 1942 Nickel Type 1, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1942 Nickel Type 1, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 85.82% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 7.09% / 3.55% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1942 Nickel Type 1, 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-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC827.0007/03/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions264.0006/06/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC38.0001/02/2022
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,920.0011/14/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0005/02/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0003/10/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/30/2020
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0011/22/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0007/16/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/16/2019
MS-60PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0006/23/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,056.2509/27/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0007/18/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5004/25/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5004/18/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0001/17/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0001/17/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0001/10/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0001/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/10/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0010/31/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0010/18/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,877.5007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0003/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions188.0008/11/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5007/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0007/12/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5011/06/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions158.6310/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections47.0010/26/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions112.8007/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections419.1007/20/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions235.0007/10/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions293.7505/12/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions381.8804/23/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections16.0003/09/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0009/06/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections138.0007/31/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections117.0007/24/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions109.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC787.0005/11/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0004/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0012/10/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0010/01/2007
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/13/2007
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/03/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0008/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0004/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0003/01/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena11,500.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0002/20/2007
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/29/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0010/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/22/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0007/17/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/06/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,185.0006/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0005/21/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0005/17/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0005/07/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/03/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0005/03/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0002/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0008/15/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions805.0007/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/04/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions472.0011/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0010/20/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0010/06/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0005/05/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions9.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions9.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions9.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions9.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0002/11/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0002/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions495.0001/21/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions112.0001/12/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0012/31/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0012/31/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/15/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/08/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0009/17/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0008/06/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0008/06/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions38.0006/25/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0005/21/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0005/14/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0005/05/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0005/05/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0004/16/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0004/16/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/12/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0003/12/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0002/19/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/12/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0001/15/2003
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0011/19/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions78.0011/19/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0011/19/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0009/24/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0009/03/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/03/2002

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