As of May, 2024, a 1945-S Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $16.00 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 $10,692.50 in the 03/01/2015 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: 58,939,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 56% Copper, 35% Silver, 9% Manganese
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1945-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-688,500.00
MS-67+4,350.00
MS-672,650.00
MS-66+1,200.00
MS-66700.00
MS-65+415.00
MS-65350.00
MS-64+260.00
MS-64210.00
MS-63+85.00
MS-6350.00
MS-62+25.00
MS-6227.00
MS-6118.00
MS-6016.00

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 State16.008,500.001,257.07

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 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-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 (030) (Regular Strike)20.0090.00110.001,900.00
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-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
$127.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,265.00
Highest Sale Price
$646.28
Average Sale Price
$249.60
Most Recent Sale Price
61
Number of Sales
$39,422.86
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+1,410.007,343.753,583.19
MS-67810.0010,692.502,686.68
MS-66+1,175.001,175.001,175.00
MS-66127.001,265.00646.28
MS-65+79.20558.00276.58
MS-65144.00320.00227.00
MS-6480.00199.20140.44
MS-6361.0061.0061.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1945-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $10,692.50.

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-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1945-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.87% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 5.74% / 5.74% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1945-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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0007/19/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions199.2007/19/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers192.0006/28/2023
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions249.6003/22/2023
MS-67+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0002/23/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC320.0012/11/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0008/28/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0008/24/2022
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions1,620.0005/08/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers80.0004/26/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC575.0004/10/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0003/09/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions810.0001/26/2022
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0012/19/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0012/01/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0012/01/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0011/30/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0011/30/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0007/29/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,997.5007/15/2021
MS-67NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions910.6304/21/2021
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,820.0012/03/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,995.0008/27/2020
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0008/09/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0007/16/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0006/07/2020
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions450.0004/08/2020
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0004/08/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7503/21/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0008/19/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0009/12/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/11/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0011/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2509/07/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions376.0008/16/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions329.0008/16/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,351.2508/09/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.2504/27/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/27/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/27/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/04/2016
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7501/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7512/03/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/16/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions152.7507/28/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0007/12/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0004/26/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/05/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,692.5003/01/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions165.6802/15/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/01/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,145.6302/01/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/01/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/07/2015
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections79.2012/07/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1312/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5011/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0011/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7510/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0007/10/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections907.5006/15/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions182.1306/02/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions246.7505/19/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions270.2505/12/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0003/21/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions411.0004/01/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0002/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0008/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/13/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions299.0002/13/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions207.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers184.0001/24/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0012/02/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena719.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena130.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC212.0009/25/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0003/13/2008
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries862.0001/05/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC605.0011/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0011/06/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0009/17/2007
MS-66PCGSStack's690.0008/05/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC374.0005/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/13/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/09/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0012/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/12/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,485.0001/12/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions495.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions449.0006/07/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0010/15/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions437.0005/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0005/22/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/18/2001

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

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