As of May, 2024, a 1944-S Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10.00 and $18,000.00, 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 $14,100.00 in the 10/29/2015 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: 21,640,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1944-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-6818,000.00
MS-67+2,650.00
MS-67750.00
MS-66+550.00
MS-66450.00
MS-65+235.00
MS-65185.00
MS-64+110.00
MS-6485.00
MS-63+36.00
MS-6328.00
MS-62+20.00
MS-6217.00
MS-6112.00
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 State10.0018,000.001,542.53

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 1944 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1944-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.003.006.00215.00
1944-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.003.006.001,500.00
1944-P Nickel (Regular Strike)3.006.007.00360.00
1944-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.004,600.00
1944-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.006,350.00

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.

1944-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
$144.00
Lowest Sale Price
$780.00
Highest Sale Price
$324.68
Average Sale Price
$276.00
Most Recent Sale Price
60
Number of Sales
$19,480.64
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-682,280.0014,100.008,190.00
MS-67+750.002,702.501,931.67
MS-67105.005,170.001,267.15
MS-66144.00780.00324.68
MS-65+33.35265.00156.47
MS-6560.00180.00120.00
MS-6427.0084.0055.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1944-S Nickel, FS (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 $14,100.00.

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 1944-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1944-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.42% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 8.39% / 4.20% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1944-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-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5005/25/2023
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers576.0004/12/2023
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0010/09/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/24/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers60.0007/27/2022
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions750.0006/22/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions528.0006/06/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC300.0003/20/2022
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0002/27/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC501.0111/28/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers720.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0007/29/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/23/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions456.0003/17/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions228.0003/17/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0008/26/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0008/26/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0007/16/2020
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions384.0004/08/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0011/06/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions252.0008/14/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/26/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0005/15/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions168.0010/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions168.0009/12/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0008/19/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers312.0005/23/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/09/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0009/12/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0004/25/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0002/16/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/03/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5011/29/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0011/21/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0011/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7509/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7509/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/16/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5008/16/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7508/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,704.0006/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5003/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/06/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/29/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0010/06/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions188.0007/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5007/21/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0007/12/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0006/07/2015
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5003/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7502/03/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0002/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/03/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2502/03/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/18/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/11/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5011/09/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8811/06/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections451.0010/26/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections423.5008/17/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5003/21/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions940.0003/21/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections55.0010/21/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0008/02/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections55.0007/22/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/08/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/03/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0010/13/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions144.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers33.3503/18/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions161.0010/04/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/28/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/03/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0003/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions983.0012/03/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC374.0009/25/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/26/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/26/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC805.0003/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0011/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0010/02/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0005/07/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0004/16/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/11/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/28/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0003/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/01/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/12/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC311.0002/05/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/20/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC978.0012/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions232.0012/05/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/29/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC546.0005/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC201.0005/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/01/2006
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0001/02/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0011/16/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/26/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0005/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0005/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0001/17/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0011/08/2004
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0008/14/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0005/05/2004
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0012/31/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0010/29/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0010/22/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0009/22/2003
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions105.0011/13/2001

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