As of May, 2024, a 1949-D Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20.00 and $7,000.00, 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 $8,625.00 in the 09/13/2006 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: 36,498,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1949-D 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-67+7,000.00
MS-672,300.00
MS-66+235.00
MS-66165.00
MS-65+70.00
MS-6546.00
MS-64+37.00
MS-6434.00
MS-63+24.00
MS-6320.00

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 State20.007,000.00993.10

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 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.004.005.001,400.00
1949-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.005.00750.00
1949 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A25.0030,000.00
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-D 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
$43.00
Lowest Sale Price
$441.00
Highest Sale Price
$164.60
Average Sale Price
$119.00
Most Recent Sale Price
49
Number of Sales
$8,065.51
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+6,462.506,462.506,462.50
MS-671,020.008,625.003,161.52
MS-66+159.00204.00181.50
MS-6643.00441.00164.60
MS-65+19.0081.0037.94
MS-6538.0038.0038.00
MS-6414.0047.0033.20

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1949-D 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 $8,625.00.

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 1949-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1949-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 85.32% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 6.42% / 3.67% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1949-D 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 Auctions119.0005/17/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/21/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC155.0012/18/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions117.5005/01/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/15/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0010/20/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0009/26/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,240.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0007/29/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/20/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions99.0003/17/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/25/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,821.2507/16/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/13/2019
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5011/15/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0009/30/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0009/09/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0008/22/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/15/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions104.0006/20/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/17/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0012/26/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/20/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/25/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,467.5004/04/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC38.0011/28/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2511/08/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1303/01/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6303/01/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0004/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5001/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions29.0011/04/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions47.0011/04/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions21.0010/28/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions21.0010/28/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0007/11/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections110.0006/02/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections105.0003/31/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0010/18/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections110.0008/19/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections45.0006/17/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions21.0006/06/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0003/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/07/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0003/18/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0003/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0012/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0010/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0005/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/10/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0012/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/18/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0009/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/17/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/12/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0007/10/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0005/03/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0004/17/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0001/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0006/19/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0006/08/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0001/19/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions102.0011/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0008/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0006/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions237.0003/31/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/02/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0006/25/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0006/11/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0006/04/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0005/14/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0004/16/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0004/16/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0004/16/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/16/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0003/24/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0003/12/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0003/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/03/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0002/19/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0002/12/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/13/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0012/24/2002
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0011/19/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0011/19/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0010/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/29/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0009/03/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0010/24/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0010/17/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0008/09/2001

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