As of May, 2024, a 1951-D Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $2.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $225.00, 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 $575.00 in the 09/23/2009 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: 20,460,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1951-D 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-67225.00
MS-66+45.00
MS-6630.00
MS-65+24.00
MS-6520.00
MS-64+16.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-624.00
MS-613.00
MS-603.00
AU-58+2.00
AU-581.00
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 State3.00225.0031.23
About Uncirculated1.002.001.13
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 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-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-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.003,150.00
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 (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
$9.03
Lowest Sale Price
$431.00
Highest Sale Price
$22.96
Average Sale Price
$25.00
Most Recent Sale Price
208
Number of Sales
$4,775.33
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6721.00575.00209.92
MS-66+25.0037.0031.00
MS-669.03431.0022.96
MS-65+10.0081.0015.92
MS-6410.0012.0011.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1951-D Nickel (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 $575.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1951-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 82.27% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 10.99% / 6.38% 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 (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 Auctions159.0005/17/2023
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers60.0004/12/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC280.0010/09/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/25/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0009/22/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions170.4009/01/2021
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0004/18/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0006/23/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0003/14/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/07/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0012/13/2016
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0012/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2509/25/2016
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0009/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections17.0012/14/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/07/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections21.3011/16/2014
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections9.0310/26/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0006/16/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0006/15/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0006/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections11.0002/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections74.8001/19/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections33.0001/05/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0010/20/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0002/17/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0002/03/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0012/23/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0012/09/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0011/04/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0010/07/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections25.0010/07/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions79.0008/13/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections18.0001/29/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0007/10/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/23/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/29/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC42.0012/01/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/27/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/18/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0007/07/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/26/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/19/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0003/26/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions49.0003/12/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0001/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0012/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0012/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0012/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0011/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0011/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0011/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/31/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/22/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0010/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/10/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/03/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0009/26/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/26/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0009/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0009/19/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/19/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0009/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/17/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/13/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/12/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0009/10/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0009/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/05/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0009/03/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/29/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/29/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0008/27/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions33.0008/22/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/22/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions26.0008/13/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/08/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/06/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0008/06/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0008/01/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC12.0007/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0007/30/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0007/30/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0007/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/25/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0007/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/23/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0007/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0007/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0007/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0006/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/25/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/13/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/04/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0005/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0005/28/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0005/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/21/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0005/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/16/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0005/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0005/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0005/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/07/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0005/07/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0005/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/30/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0004/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/25/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0004/25/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0004/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0004/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0004/16/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0004/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0004/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0004/04/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0004/02/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0003/28/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0003/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0003/07/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0002/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/24/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/08/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0001/08/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/08/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0012/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0012/18/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0012/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0012/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/27/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/22/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0011/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0011/15/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/13/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC58.0011/13/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0011/08/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/08/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions13.0011/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/01/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0010/30/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/23/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/18/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/16/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0010/16/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0010/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0010/09/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0010/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/02/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0010/02/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/02/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/27/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0009/27/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/27/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0009/25/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/25/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/20/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/20/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/19/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/18/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/18/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/18/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/13/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/13/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0009/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/06/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0009/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0009/04/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0009/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0008/30/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0008/30/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0008/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/23/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0008/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0008/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/16/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/14/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0007/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0007/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0007/19/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC58.0006/26/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0006/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0003/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/19/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0011/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0010/17/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC10.0008/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/21/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0008/03/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0007/03/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0006/29/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0006/15/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions176.0004/10/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions22.0012/12/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0011/03/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions24.0010/20/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0009/22/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions26.0009/15/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0008/25/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0007/21/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0010/03/2001
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0007/18/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0004/12/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/26/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions21.0009/21/2000

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