As of May, 2024, a 1942-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,350.00 and $8,000.00, 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 $15,275.00 in the 04/24/2013 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: 13,938,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1942-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-668,000.00
MS-65+5,750.00
MS-654,500.00
MS-64+4,100.00
MS-644,000.00
MS-63+3,750.00
MS-633,600.00
MS-62+2,600.00
MS-622,250.00
MS-611,650.00
MS-601,350.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58675.00
AU-55+500.00
AU-55425.00
AU-53+385.00
AU-53350.00
AU-50+335.00
AU-50325.00
XF-45+235.00
XF-45210.00
XF-40200.00
VF-35150.00
VF-30130.00
VF-25100.00
VF-2085.00
F-1575.00
F-1270.00
VG-1060.00
VG-855.00
G-650.00
G-440.00
AG-330.00
FR-220.00

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 State1,350.008,000.003,777.27
About Uncirculated325.00900.00486.88
Extremely Fine200.00235.00215.00
Fine and Very Fine70.00150.00101.67
Good and Very Good40.0060.0051.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good20.0030.0025.00

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 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 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 Type 1, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.008,500.00
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-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D (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
$192.00
Lowest Sale Price
$14,950.00
Highest Sale Price
$6,548.25
Average Sale Price
$192.00
Most Recent Sale Price
16
Number of Sales
$104,772.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6612,925.0015,275.0014,100.00
MS-65+192.0014,950.006,548.25
MS-643,120.009,200.005,695.89
MS-634,406.254,406.254,406.25
MS-62112.001,840.001,081.67
MS-61920.00920.00920.00
MS-601,610.001,610.001,610.00
AU-58127.00998.75619.80
AU-55264.001,645.00603.75
AU-53270.25690.00480.13
AU-50228.00329.00295.42
XF-45138.24518.00229.89
XF-4092.00230.00161.38
VF-3571.5071.5071.50
VF-3081.0081.0081.00
VF-2547.0083.0067.55
VF-2064.0095.0078.80
F-1244.0052.0048.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1942-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $15,275.00.

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-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1942-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 82.42% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Great Collections with 6.59% / 4.40% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1942-D/D Nickel D/Horizontal D (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
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0005/17/2023
MS-65+ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers192.0002/01/2023
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC112.0006/26/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/15/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers115.0010/27/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/25/2021
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions95.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/23/2020
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/11/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0009/11/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0011/28/2018
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers264.0010/30/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0010/14/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0009/19/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,760.0008/01/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0007/06/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5001/17/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0009/04/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/30/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2508/16/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,465.0001/06/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0012/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,935.0004/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2503/01/2015
VF-35ANACSGreat Collections71.5012/14/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections138.2410/26/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/08/2014
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0009/22/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0008/05/2014
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions146.8803/31/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2503/21/2014
VF-25PCGSGreat Collections72.6603/16/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2502/03/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/08/2014
VF-25PCGSGreat Collections83.0012/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,463.0012/05/2013
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0007/15/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,994.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0004/24/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0004/24/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions306.0004/24/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers159.0004/16/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0008/02/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0007/12/2012
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0007/05/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,931.0005/30/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/30/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions546.0004/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers8,050.0003/22/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/02/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0010/13/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions592.0007/07/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena6,038.0008/05/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/11/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/01/2009
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/01/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0012/04/2008
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0012/04/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0009/01/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/01/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0006/26/2008
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena920.0006/01/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0001/09/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/15/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/15/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2007
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/05/2007
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/05/2007
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0003/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0003/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0009/13/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0009/13/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0004/26/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/06/2006
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0002/15/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena7,763.0004/07/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/30/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0010/15/2003

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

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