As of May, 2024, a 1946-S Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $15.00 and $7,500.00, 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 $7,800.00 in the 09/07/2017 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: 13,560,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1946-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-677,500.00
MS-66+950.00
MS-66275.00
MS-65+90.00
MS-6550.00
MS-64+44.00
MS-6440.00
MS-63+20.00
MS-6315.00

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 State15.007,500.00998.22

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 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.006,000.00
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-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
$71.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,410.00
Highest Sale Price
$373.81
Average Sale Price
$312.00
Most Recent Sale Price
49
Number of Sales
$18,316.75
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,320.007,800.004,923.33
MS-66+288.001,762.50918.50
MS-6671.001,410.00373.81
MS-65+30.00299.0083.73
MS-6545.0045.0045.00
MS-6412.00155.0068.24

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1946-S 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 $7,800.00.

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 1946-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1946-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.03% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 9.92% / 7.44% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1946-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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/17/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0012/18/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0010/31/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions101.0009/28/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0001/16/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers312.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers5,520.0008/25/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,320.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers100.0005/25/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/31/2021
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0003/17/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions223.2507/16/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0010/27/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions104.0009/04/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0005/29/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/16/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC146.0011/11/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0006/17/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0003/26/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0003/06/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0009/07/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5004/25/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7512/27/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0012/27/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0011/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0011/29/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions74.0010/18/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7508/09/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/19/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2507/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0003/01/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5012/03/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5007/21/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5012/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections61.6010/26/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions223.2510/26/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections220.0008/31/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0006/30/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions211.5005/12/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7504/23/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers389.0004/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0002/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections57.0001/20/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections30.0010/14/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections31.0010/07/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections30.0009/30/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections33.0009/23/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/06/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections30.0007/22/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections55.0005/27/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0003/08/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0002/13/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0005/02/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0011/01/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0006/07/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC558.0005/27/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC368.0010/19/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/30/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0003/18/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC133.0003/03/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0011/27/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/30/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/23/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC54.0003/17/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC102.0011/19/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/03/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/07/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0005/07/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0003/26/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0003/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0003/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0002/05/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions37.0010/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0010/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions475.0010/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0009/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/14/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0008/14/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0008/02/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0007/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0007/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0006/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0005/29/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0005/17/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0005/14/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC299.0011/07/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/04/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions566.0003/20/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0011/04/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/22/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0006/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0005/05/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0004/28/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions151.0001/12/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0012/31/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/16/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0003/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0001/13/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0011/25/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0011/12/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0010/06/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions550.0006/27/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0004/12/2001

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