As of May, 2024, a 1950 Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $14.00 and $3,000.00, 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 $11,500.00 in the 03/01/2007 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 9,796,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1950 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-673,000.00
MS-66+775.00
MS-66400.00
MS-65+175.00
MS-65100.00
MS-64+60.00
MS-6448.00
MS-63+36.00
MS-6330.00
MS-62+24.00
MS-6220.00
MS-6118.00
MS-6014.00

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 State14.003,000.00361.54

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-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.001,700.00
1950 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A40.001,350.00
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, 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$129.25

Lowest Sale Price
$1,840.00

Highest Sale Price
$580.57

Average Sale Price
$180.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$19,158.71

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,080.0011,500.003,626.87
MS-66+493.501,762.501,012.00
MS-66129.251,840.00580.57
MS-65+94.00403.00157.81
MS-6573.00252.00124.25
MS-6438.0042.0040.50
PO-11,000.001,100.001,050.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1950 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $11,500.00.

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 1950 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1950 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.42% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 6.33% / 5.06% 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, 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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions73.0012/21/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0011/30/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0011/09/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions180.0009/14/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers840.0007/27/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0006/06/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions186.0006/06/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions360.0003/30/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0011/10/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0007/29/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions234.0007/21/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,080.0006/16/2021
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,750.0002/07/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers264.0011/18/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,645.0007/16/2020
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0004/08/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,232.5003/26/2020
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0003/25/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions228.0009/04/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0011/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0004/25/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/04/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions164.5001/31/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions129.2501/10/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions250.2812/27/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7508/09/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions282.0007/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/01/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/28/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7501/18/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7511/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections122.1008/17/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections386.1807/20/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/16/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5004/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,993.7504/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections110.0007/07/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC132.0008/19/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/24/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/03/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/18/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/02/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/12/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC848.0005/11/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0003/18/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/16/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena225.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0010/08/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/12/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's1,000.0010/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/27/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's1,100.0006/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0006/05/2007
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,990.0005/29/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena11,500.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0002/28/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0009/20/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0008/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/22/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0012/09/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/02/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/09/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,440.0002/20/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0008/14/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0003/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0009/22/2003