As of May, 2024, a 1950 Nickel in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $24.00 and $1,150.00, 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 $891.00 in the 01/09/2002 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 (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-68+1,150.00
MS-68400.00
MS-67+185.00
MS-67130.00
MS-66+100.00
MS-6685.00
MS-65+70.00
MS-6560.00
MS-64+48.00
MS-6444.00
MS-63+42.00
MS-6340.00
MS-62+34.00
MS-6232.00
MS-6126.00
MS-6024.00

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 State24.001,150.00154.38

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, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A14.003,000.00
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 (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

$45.00

Lowest Sale Price
$633.00

Highest Sale Price
$94.26

Average Sale Price
$71.00

Most Recent Sale Price
104

Number of Sales
$9,803.47

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69253.00253.00253.00
MS-68+493.50493.50493.50
MS-6848.00840.00267.79
MS-67+79.00264.00124.04
MS-6745.00633.0094.26
MS-6621.00891.0076.74
MS-6530.00690.0069.26
MS-6425.0064.0039.25
MS-6344.0044.0044.00
PO-116.00550.00283.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1950 Nickel (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $891.00.

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 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1950 Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.37% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 10.44% / 8.54% 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 (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-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0007/03/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions336.0007/03/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers600.0006/16/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0005/17/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers144.0005/10/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/10/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions159.0005/10/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions52.0002/22/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions69.0002/15/2023
MS-65ANACSDavid Lawrence RC48.0001/29/2023
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0001/04/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0010/31/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0009/14/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/06/2022
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/22/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0006/15/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/01/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions56.0003/02/2022
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers90.0002/15/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0002/13/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0001/16/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers60.0001/12/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/22/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/12/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0012/01/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0012/01/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers65.0011/30/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0011/28/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0011/24/2021
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers216.0011/10/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers115.0010/27/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions204.0009/15/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions99.0008/11/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions61.0008/11/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions216.0007/14/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions264.0006/30/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions89.0006/30/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0006/23/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/12/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/12/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0004/18/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions59.0004/14/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0004/14/2021
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers228.0003/10/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/21/2020
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions156.0009/30/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions117.6008/12/2020
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0007/19/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers95.0006/10/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0009/25/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/25/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/25/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/12/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions126.0006/12/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0004/10/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0004/03/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/05/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC51.0007/08/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC51.0006/24/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions264.0001/16/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/16/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/16/2018
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0012/25/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/12/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/15/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/18/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0004/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0003/28/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/28/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/21/2017
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0003/13/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions235.0003/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/07/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0003/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0002/14/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0001/24/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7501/17/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/17/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0001/10/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/10/2017
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC65.0012/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0012/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/08/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0011/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0011/01/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/25/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions99.0009/20/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0007/12/2016
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC77.5007/04/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0005/09/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5005/09/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5005/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0001/31/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2501/10/2016
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions493.5012/03/2015
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC95.0011/22/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0010/29/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC100.0007/19/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/14/2015
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0005/03/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions30.0003/24/2015
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections44.0012/21/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections42.0012/21/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections47.0012/21/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections67.9412/07/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections35.0012/07/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections36.0012/07/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections85.8011/23/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections21.0011/16/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0010/26/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions200.9310/20/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions123.3809/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections38.0008/31/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections37.5907/27/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections73.7005/04/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers276.1304/01/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers276.1303/18/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers276.1303/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0002/24/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers276.1302/18/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0002/16/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0002/09/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers276.1302/04/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers276.1301/21/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers276.1301/07/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers423.0012/31/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions123.0011/15/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0011/11/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0009/23/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections303.0009/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections81.0008/25/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections46.0008/18/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0007/22/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections41.0007/07/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections45.0007/07/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections37.0006/23/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections55.0006/09/2013
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC100.0005/26/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0003/25/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections149.0003/03/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions78.0001/21/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0001/09/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/07/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/12/2012
MS-65NGCGreat Collections55.0010/14/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0010/01/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections25.0009/30/2012
MS-65NGCGreat Collections47.0009/30/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/03/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0008/13/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections79.0008/12/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions36.0007/30/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/09/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections37.0007/01/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions79.0006/18/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/21/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions69.0005/14/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/07/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0005/07/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/23/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections36.0004/08/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions79.0003/05/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/23/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/19/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/12/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/12/2011
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0012/08/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections72.0010/02/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/26/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions117.0008/01/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0007/11/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0001/24/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/27/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/11/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions79.0004/28/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions65.0003/29/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions74.0003/29/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/22/2010
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC63.0010/29/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions161.0010/19/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions150.0009/11/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions69.0009/02/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions79.0008/26/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0008/05/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0007/29/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0007/16/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0005/20/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions75.0004/15/2009
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers196.0002/03/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/14/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions207.0010/20/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC59.0010/09/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0010/06/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0008/06/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions92.0007/30/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0007/21/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions25.0006/11/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/02/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0005/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0005/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0005/07/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0004/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0004/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions45.0004/16/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0004/16/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions48.0002/27/2008
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0002/20/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/18/2008
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers253.0002/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0002/11/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC74.0002/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0002/04/2008
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0001/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions64.0001/21/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/21/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0001/16/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions57.0012/05/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0011/14/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0011/14/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0010/01/2007
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0008/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0008/13/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions57.0007/23/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0005/23/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0005/16/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0005/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/07/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0002/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0001/17/2007
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0001/10/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0012/05/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0012/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0010/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/18/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions48.0009/13/2006
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0008/14/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions70.0007/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0007/05/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0006/21/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/03/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions86.0004/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions42.0004/05/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0003/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/19/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0002/27/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0001/23/2006
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions81.0001/08/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0010/12/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions86.0009/28/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0008/29/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC56.0008/22/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions60.0007/13/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions230.0007/13/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0007/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0006/29/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0006/27/2005
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0006/19/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/19/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/08/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0006/08/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0006/05/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0006/05/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0005/09/2005
MS-68ICGDavid Lawrence RC81.0005/09/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions86.0005/08/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC86.0004/25/2005
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0004/24/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0004/18/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions200.0003/28/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0011/21/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0010/13/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0009/15/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0009/13/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0008/18/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR550.0006/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0005/12/2004
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions48.0005/10/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions253.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0004/21/2004
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0002/11/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0011/19/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions82.0011/17/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/06/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions42.0005/07/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions58.0002/05/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0001/13/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions31.0011/05/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions64.0010/01/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0008/27/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0004/17/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0004/03/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions64.0003/27/2002
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions76.0002/24/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0002/06/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions535.0002/01/2002
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0001/23/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/13/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0001/09/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0010/31/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions460.0008/08/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions130.0008/01/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0005/09/2001
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions98.0011/16/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0010/04/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0008/31/2000
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0008/17/2000
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0006/29/2000
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers86.0006/07/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0004/12/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions45.0002/02/2000