As of May, 2024, a 1949 Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $4.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $1,400.00, 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 $3,642.50 in the 02/23/2023 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: 60,652,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1949 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-671,400.00
MS-66+235.00
MS-6665.00
MS-65+45.00
MS-6538.00
MS-64+25.00
MS-6418.00
MS-63+12.00
MS-6310.00
MS-62+7.00
MS-626.00
MS-615.00
MS-605.00
AU-58+4.00
AU-584.00
AU-55+3.00
AU-553.00
AU-53+3.00
AU-533.00
AU-50+3.00
AU-503.00
XF-45+2.00
XF-452.00
XF-402.00
VF-351.00
VF-301.00
VF-251.00
VF-201.00

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 State5.001,400.00143.92
About Uncirculated3.004.003.25
Extremely Fine2.002.002.00
Fine and Very 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 1949 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1949-D/S Nickel (Regular Strike)32.00140.00150.004,000.00
1949-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.004.00675.00
1949-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.005.00750.00
1949 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A25.0030,000.00
1949-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.007,000.00
1949-D/S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0023,500.00
1949-D/S Nickel Overmintmark FS-501 (Regular Strike)28.00145.00165.002,350.00
1949-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.0010,500.00

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.

1949 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$11.00
Lowest Sale Price
$116.00
Highest Sale Price
$56.87
Average Sale Price
$60.00
Most Recent Sale Price
43
Number of Sales
$2,445.21
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+3,642.503,642.503,642.50
MS-67504.001,125.00814.21
MS-66+120.00415.00260.00
MS-6611.00116.0056.87
MS-65+9.00165.0027.63
MS-647.0014.0010.75
MS-6319.0019.0019.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1949 Nickel (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 $3,642.50.

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 1949 Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1949 Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 55.91% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 21.51% / 17.20% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1949 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-66+PCGSStack's Bowers120.0008/10/2023
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5002/23/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions504.0002/01/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,125.0010/09/2022
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC415.0010/09/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0003/30/2022
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC245.0010/17/2021
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0003/28/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/03/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections9.0008/17/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections50.0006/22/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections26.0006/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections37.0001/19/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections33.2101/19/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0011/03/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections12.0009/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0007/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections26.0006/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections21.0006/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0006/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections16.0004/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections13.0003/31/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections23.0002/03/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions24.0011/26/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0011/25/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections7.0010/07/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections55.0003/11/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0012/19/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions53.0010/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/18/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions65.0001/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena165.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0009/24/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC39.0008/04/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0003/26/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC81.0003/24/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0003/17/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0002/18/2008
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries690.0001/05/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0012/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/12/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC69.0008/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC68.0005/29/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC69.0004/23/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers81.0002/13/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/15/2007
MS-66ANACSDavid Lawrence RC58.0001/08/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC58.0001/01/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0010/30/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0010/30/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/23/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC67.0010/09/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/04/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0010/02/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/27/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0009/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/06/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0009/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/30/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0008/28/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions47.0008/23/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions47.0008/21/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions16.0008/21/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions47.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/16/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC76.0006/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0006/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0006/05/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC32.0004/25/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/28/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/24/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions33.0011/03/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0010/20/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0009/22/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions36.0009/15/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0003/03/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0005/18/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0004/26/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0002/09/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0001/19/2000

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

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