As of May, 2024, a 1949-S Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20.00 and $10,500.00, 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 $15,275.00 in the 01/08/2014 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: 9,716,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1949-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-67+10,500.00
MS-674,500.00
MS-66+950.00
MS-66450.00
MS-65+325.00
MS-65285.00
MS-64+185.00
MS-64135.00
MS-63+120.00
MS-63115.00
MS-62+50.00
MS-6235.00
MS-6125.00
MS-6020.00

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 State20.0010,500.001,263.93

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 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

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-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
$129.25
Lowest Sale Price
$460.00
Highest Sale Price
$257.77
Average Sale Price
$223.25
Most Recent Sale Price
31
Number of Sales
$7,990.85
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,120.0015,275.005,843.75
MS-66+705.004,112.501,915.83
MS-66144.003,450.00990.35
MS-65+129.25460.00257.77
MS-65120.00276.00185.29
MS-6419.00214.00109.00
MS-63127.00127.00127.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1949-S Nickel, FS (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 $15,275.00.

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-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1949-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.32% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 6.49% / 6.49% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1949-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-66NGCHeritage Auctions252.0008/09/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions240.0007/19/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0005/17/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions134.0005/10/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions149.0001/04/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions312.0006/06/2022
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers120.0002/15/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers408.0001/12/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions216.0012/15/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers780.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0007/29/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0005/12/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions705.0012/03/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5007/16/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers228.0006/12/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0004/28/2019
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0011/28/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions480.0012/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0004/25/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2503/28/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7503/14/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0012/27/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2511/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0007/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0006/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/01/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/06/2016
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers4,112.5003/06/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7501/18/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0011/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections302.5011/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0011/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions296.1003/24/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0002/07/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/09/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena170.0003/01/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena4,025.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC288.0003/06/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC322.0011/22/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0008/08/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0006/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,438.0010/27/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0010/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/13/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC374.0005/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0004/17/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/31/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions305.0003/09/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/19/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions214.0012/29/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0010/29/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0008/14/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/20/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0005/05/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0003/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/08/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/29/2002

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

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