As of May, 2024, a 1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $90.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $110.00 and $1,900.00, 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 $1,775.43 in the 08/16/2015 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: 119,408,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1945-P Nickel Ddr Fs-801 (030) (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-671,900.00
MS-66+975.00
MS-66575.00
MS-65+400.00
MS-65325.00
MS-64+290.00
MS-64240.00
MS-63+230.00
MS-63215.00
MS-62+165.00
MS-62140.00
MS-61130.00
MS-60110.00
AU-58+90.00
AU-5885.00
AU-55+75.00
AU-5572.00
AU-53+67.00
AU-5365.00
AU-50+62.00
AU-5060.00
XF-45+55.00
XF-4552.00
XF-4052.00
VF-3540.00
VF-3035.00
VF-2532.00
VF-2030.00
F-1525.00
F-1220.00

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 State110.001,900.00438.08
About Uncirculated60.0090.0072.00
Extremely Fine52.0055.0053.00
Fine and Very Fine20.0040.0030.33

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 1945 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1945-P Nickel (Regular Strike)3.006.007.004,250.00
1945-P Nickel Doubled Die Reverse (Regular Strike)20.0090.00110.001,850.00
1945-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.003.006.002,350.00
1945-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.003.006.002,850.00
1945-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A13.005,750.00
1945-P Nickel Doubled Die Reverse, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.0020,000.00
1945-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A16.008,500.00
1945-P Nickel TDR FS-803 (030.3) (Regular Strike)30.0038.0042.00575.00
1945-P Nickel TDR FS-803 (030.3), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.004,400.00
1945-P Nickel TDR FS-804 (030.5) (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.001,600.00
1945-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.0020,000.00
1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 (FS-030), FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A9,650.009,650.00

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.

1945-P Nickel Ddr Fs-801 (030) (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

$360.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,116.25

Highest Sale Price
$711.40

Average Sale Price
$550.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$7,114.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,020.001,775.431,281.81
MS-66360.001,116.25711.40
MS-65+69.00525.00283.30
MS-64132.00164.50148.25
XF-4042.0042.0042.00
VF-2026.0026.0026.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 (030) coin across various grades from VF-20 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $1,775.43.

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 1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 (030).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 (030) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.00% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 20.00% / 8.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 (030) 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-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0005/15/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions246.0004/29/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0001/15/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/28/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0004/21/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers360.0006/21/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions240.0006/20/2018
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions306.0006/20/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/17/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0002/16/2017
MS-65+ANACSStack's Bowers258.5001/11/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/03/2016
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5001/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/29/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,775.4308/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2502/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/05/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/05/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0011/04/2013
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers26.0004/16/2013
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers381.8811/16/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers69.0003/22/2012