As of May, 2024, a 1950 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $40.00 and $1,350.00, 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 $9,987.50 in the 04/23/2014 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: 51,386
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1950 Nickel, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-681,350.00
MS-67+825.00
MS-67450.00
MS-66+275.00
MS-66210.00
MS-65+175.00
MS-65165.00
MS-64+125.00
MS-64100.00
MS-63+75.00
MS-6365.00
MS-62+55.00
MS-6250.00
MS-6145.00
MS-6040.00

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 State40.001,350.00267.00

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 1950 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1950 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.001.003.00575.00
1950-D Nickel (Regular Strike)3.008.009.00200.00
1950 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A24.001,150.00
1950 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A14.003,000.00
1950-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.001,700.00
1950 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A100.0015,000.00

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.

1950 Nickel, Cam (Proof) – 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

$168.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,112.50

Highest Sale Price
$582.38

Average Sale Price
$288.00

Most Recent Sale Price
56

Number of Sales
$32,613.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68840.009,987.502,191.94
MS-67168.004,112.50582.38
MS-6675.00575.00195.98
MS-6581.40207.00125.02
MS-6472.00119.0095.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1950 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $9,987.50.

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 1950 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1950 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 82.96% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 9.63% / 5.93% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1950 Nickel, CAM (Proof) 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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/09/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions119.0004/12/2023
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC245.0003/05/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0011/09/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions206.4011/02/2022
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions432.0009/14/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/31/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions840.0006/06/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions107.0004/14/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers132.0001/06/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/30/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/16/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0010/25/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/21/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/23/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0004/29/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0004/26/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0004/08/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/08/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0012/07/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions960.0008/18/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0004/24/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions168.0004/03/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0002/06/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/19/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/30/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/26/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5005/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/18/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0002/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions129.2502/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2511/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5011/08/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/07/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions340.7505/24/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/27/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions352.5004/26/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0003/22/2016
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC255.0003/13/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/06/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions129.2504/05/2015
MS-67NGCGreat Collections385.0012/07/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections151.8012/07/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5011/02/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections81.4011/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections281.6006/15/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8806/09/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5006/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/23/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9,987.5004/23/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections135.3003/30/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections169.0303/09/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections163.9012/29/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections383.0011/24/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections116.0011/10/2013
MS-65NGCGreat Collections89.0011/10/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections72.0007/28/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0007/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0006/05/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections413.0006/02/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions123.0003/25/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0002/03/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions382.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0010/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0005/30/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections138.0007/17/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0001/05/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/27/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0006/02/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/03/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions219.0012/03/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/17/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions173.0010/20/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/24/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0005/14/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions196.0004/23/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0004/23/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions978.0004/16/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/16/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0003/19/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions163.0001/09/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC276.0001/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0012/04/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0012/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0011/07/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0010/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions207.0008/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0008/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/15/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC86.0004/23/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions431.0004/02/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions230.0002/21/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/01/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions233.0010/24/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions86.0009/20/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC253.0009/04/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/13/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions460.0007/07/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0002/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2006
MS-67PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0007/25/2005
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0005/15/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0005/04/2005
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/26/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/12/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/12/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions311.0011/10/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/20/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions332.0004/14/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions380.0003/17/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions105.0001/12/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0011/07/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions351.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0011/21/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions541.0010/22/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0009/29/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions173.0009/17/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions357.0006/09/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0006/04/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0005/22/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/01/2002