As of May, 2024, a 1947-D Nickel in circulated condition is worth $1.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $250.00, 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 $460.00 in the 02/15/2010 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: 37,822,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1947-D Nickel (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67250.00
MS-66+65.00
MS-6630.00
MS-65+27.00
MS-6525.00
MS-64+17.00
MS-6415.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+6.00
MS-625.00
MS-614.00
MS-604.00
AU-58+1.00
AU-581.00
AU-55+1.00
AU-551.00
AU-53+1.00
AU-531.00
AU-50+1.00
AU-501.00
XF-45+1.00
XF-451.00
XF-401.00

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 State4.00250.0035.85
About Uncirculated1.001.001.00
Extremely Fine1.001.001.00

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 1947 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1947 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.001.007.00215.00
1947-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.001.002.00775.00
1947 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.001,950.00
1947-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.0013,500.00
1947-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.004,750.00

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.

1947-D Nickel (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

$9.00

Lowest Sale Price
$460.00

Highest Sale Price
$29.72

Average Sale Price
$47.00

Most Recent Sale Price
76

Number of Sales
$2,258.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6713.00160.0064.98
MS-66+56.0056.0056.00
MS-669.00460.0029.72
MS-65+7.0047.0020.06
MS-643.0018.0010.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1947-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $460.00.

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 1947-D Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1947-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.67% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 15.00% / 11.67% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1947-D Nickel (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-67PCGSStack's Bowers60.0004/12/2023
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.2501/22/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions139.0009/28/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions144.0008/03/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/01/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions53.0004/25/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions134.0011/10/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions160.0010/20/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers40.0005/15/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0009/23/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0008/02/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0004/05/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/21/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections24.0012/14/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections7.0010/26/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections9.0010/26/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections18.0010/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0008/17/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections95.7006/15/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0006/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/06/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections18.8802/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0002/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0011/10/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0003/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0002/17/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0012/09/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0011/04/2012
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0009/17/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections35.0007/29/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0006/24/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0006/17/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections38.0005/06/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions28.0009/12/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0002/15/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0009/24/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/14/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0003/06/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions48.0011/12/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0009/24/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0007/16/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0007/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0002/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0002/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/21/2007
MS-66ANACSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0002/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0002/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/31/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0001/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0001/22/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0012/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0012/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0012/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0012/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0012/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/08/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0010/02/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0009/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/16/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions86.0007/12/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0007/12/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0005/29/2006
MS-64ICGDavid Lawrence RC3.0012/19/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0011/20/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/16/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/13/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/30/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC104.0008/29/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0008/24/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0007/06/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC20.0004/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0004/28/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0004/23/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0004/09/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0007/28/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13.0004/03/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions29.0001/30/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions18.0010/03/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0001/11/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions23.0011/23/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0007/06/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0005/18/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions30.0002/02/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0001/19/2000