As of May, 2024, a 1951-D Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $3,150.00, 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 $5,760.00 in the 08/25/2021 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 20,460,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1951-D 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-673,150.00
MS-66+1,050.00
MS-66375.00
MS-65+135.00
MS-6575.00
MS-64+45.00
MS-6435.00
MS-63+20.00
MS-6318.00
MS-62+10.00
MS-628.00
MS-617.00
MS-606.00

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 State6.003,150.00379.54

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 1951 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1951 Nickel (Regular Strike)1.003.006.001,500.00
1951-D Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.003.00225.00
1951-S Nickel (Regular Strike)1.002.003.00350.00
1951 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A22.00200.00
1951 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.007,500.00
1951-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.007,250.00
1951 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A42.00525.00
1951 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A300.004,750.00
1951 Nickel DDO FS-101 (Proof)N/AN/A44.00600.00
1951 Nickel DDO FS-101 (032.5), CAM (Proof)N/AN/A48.00525.00

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.

1951-D 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
$83.00
Lowest Sale Price
$748.00
Highest Sale Price
$314.22
Average Sale Price
$204.00
Most Recent Sale Price
48
Number of Sales
$15,082.68
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+1,762.501,762.501,762.50
MS-67705.005,760.002,701.25
MS-66+600.002,820.001,422.50
MS-6683.00748.00314.22
MS-65+31.00110.0073.13
MS-6410.00253.0032.21

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1951-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $5,760.00.

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 1951-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1951-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.67% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 6.67% / 6.67% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1951-D 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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0009/17/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions204.0006/28/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions228.0012/14/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions225.6011/23/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions252.0008/03/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions252.0006/06/2022
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0004/24/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/10/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions279.6012/15/2021
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers720.0011/30/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0011/14/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers720.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers5,760.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0007/29/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0007/07/2021
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0001/01/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0009/18/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0005/29/2019
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0003/05/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0008/15/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5012/14/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5004/25/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions705.0010/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5008/30/2016
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions296.1007/05/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC200.0004/24/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/01/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0007/28/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5007/21/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0007/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/11/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections57.2010/26/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections198.0008/17/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections41.0007/13/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers246.7503/27/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions305.5003/24/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions59.0009/23/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/05/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0004/07/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0002/07/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections45.0012/23/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/17/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0011/11/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0010/07/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers323.1308/04/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections45.0007/22/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0002/13/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/07/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/27/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0011/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0001/01/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0009/23/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0008/05/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/05/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0003/16/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions231.0003/01/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena3,105.0001/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/08/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0007/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC403.0002/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0012/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0006/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0003/28/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0003/26/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/19/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/19/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0003/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/07/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0003/07/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena633.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0002/28/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0001/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0001/03/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/22/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0008/21/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena748.0008/16/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions39.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/02/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0007/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC104.0010/10/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0008/07/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0003/30/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0011/04/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0009/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0007/20/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0005/26/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0001/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0011/07/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0002/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0001/08/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0011/19/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0009/29/2002

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