As of May, 2024, a 1946 Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $8,812.50 in the 12/03/2020 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 161,116,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1946 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-676,000.00
MS-66+1,200.00
MS-66775.00
MS-65+300.00
MS-65100.00
MS-64+60.00
MS-6440.00
MS-63+30.00
MS-6325.00
MS-62+14.00
MS-6212.00
MS-6111.00
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 State10.006,000.00659.77

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 1946 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1946-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.001.001.00800.00
1946-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.001.002.00850.00
1946 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.001.002.00600.00
1946-D/D Nickel D/Inverted D, FS-501, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.003,250.00
1946-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A15.007,500.00
1946-S Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)15.00225.00275.002,700.00
1946-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.002,600.00
1946-D/D Nickel D/Inverted D FS-501 (031) (Regular Strike)15.00350.00375.001,850.00

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.

1946 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
$37.00
Lowest Sale Price
$381.88
Highest Sale Price
$151.96
Average Sale Price
$188.00
Most Recent Sale Price
34
Number of Sales
$5,166.61
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,160.008,812.504,810.50
MS-66+840.003,525.001,521.39
MS-6640.003,680.001,005.48
MS-65+37.00381.88151.96
MS-6569.0069.0069.00
MS-6420.00144.0044.94

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1946 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $8,812.50.

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 1946 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1946 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.84% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 6.06% / 5.05% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1946 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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0011/19/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0011/19/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers456.0004/12/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions396.0006/06/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0005/08/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers528.0002/03/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/02/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0012/22/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0011/14/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions910.6310/28/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers780.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0007/29/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/31/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions881.2502/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0002/25/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,812.5012/03/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,145.6312/03/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0011/22/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0009/20/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions440.6307/16/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/14/2019
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0006/27/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0008/19/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/12/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/26/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions376.0004/25/2017
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions188.0003/28/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2502/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/31/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0008/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2508/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5007/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5003/01/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5005/10/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7501/18/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5012/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8811/09/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7509/22/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6306/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7506/02/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions96.3503/31/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0003/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions147.0002/11/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions40.0010/10/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0006/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/03/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions69.0007/29/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC121.0004/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena180.0011/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0004/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/02/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/02/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0009/25/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/04/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/23/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0007/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0007/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0007/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0004/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0011/10/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/20/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0004/28/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0003/25/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0012/31/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0012/24/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0011/07/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0001/13/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/22/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/29/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0006/27/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0005/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0004/12/2001

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