As of May, 2024, a 1949-S Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $2.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $675.00, 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 $690.00 in the 09/22/2010 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: 9,716,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1949-S 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-67675.00
MS-66+215.00
MS-6630.00
MS-65+25.00
MS-6522.00
MS-64+18.00
MS-6416.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+6.00
MS-626.00
MS-615.00
MS-604.00
AU-58+2.00
AU-582.00
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 State4.00675.0080.00
About Uncirculated1.002.001.25
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 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 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
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-S 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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$8.00
Lowest Sale Price
$30.00
Highest Sale Price
$13.35
Average Sale Price
$21.00
Most Recent Sale Price
52
Number of Sales
$694.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+425.00425.00425.00
MS-6716.00540.50169.70
MS-669.00690.0078.76
MS-65+8.0030.0013.35
MS-649.0064.0022.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1949-S 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 $690.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1949-S Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.63% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 17.65% / 13.73% 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 (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-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC310.0003/26/2023
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions204.0001/25/2023
MS-67+NGCDavid Lawrence RC425.0012/11/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions240.0006/29/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC50.0003/28/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0003/21/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0012/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0012/06/2016
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions258.5007/12/2016
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/21/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0011/16/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections8.0010/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections30.0009/28/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections74.8006/29/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections37.0006/22/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections9.0006/15/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0002/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections44.5001/19/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0001/05/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections9.0012/15/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions49.0006/10/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections11.0004/28/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections11.0004/28/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0012/23/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0011/25/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/12/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0011/04/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0010/07/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0009/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/15/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/19/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/02/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0005/27/2010
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC63.0001/07/2010
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC59.0001/08/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0010/23/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0006/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0003/17/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0003/03/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0012/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0012/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0011/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0011/12/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions64.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0008/08/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0002/26/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0002/19/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0002/14/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0002/12/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0002/07/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0001/22/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0001/15/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0001/10/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0001/10/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0001/01/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0012/27/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0012/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0012/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0012/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0012/13/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0012/11/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/29/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/15/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/13/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/08/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/01/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/30/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/23/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/18/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/11/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0010/02/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/27/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/23/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions27.0008/21/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/16/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0006/05/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC17.0011/28/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC9.0006/27/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC12.0004/25/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0007/02/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/29/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0007/16/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions43.0001/30/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/15/2001

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

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