As of May, 2024, a 1953 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $35.00 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 $3,450.00 in the 08/08/2007 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: 128,800
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1953 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-691,350.00
MS-68+850.00
MS-68675.00
MS-67+250.00
MS-67140.00
MS-66+90.00
MS-6670.00
MS-65+60.00
MS-6555.00
MS-64+50.00
MS-6445.00
MS-63+40.00
MS-6335.00

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 State35.001,350.00285.38

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 1953 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1953 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.001,000.00
1953-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.001,400.00
1953-S Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.002,500.00
1953 Nickel (Proof)5.006.0010.00850.00
1953-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A200.0023,000.00
1953 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.007,250.00
1953-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.007,750.00
1953 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A125.0013,500.00
1953 Nickel DDO FS-101 (032.7) (Proof)N/AN/A30.00475.00
1953 Nickel DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A65.00750.00
1953 Nickel DDO FS-101, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A200.002,700.00

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.

1953 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

$114.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,530.00

Highest Sale Price
$495.50

Average Sale Price
$288.00

Most Recent Sale Price
54

Number of Sales
$26,757.26

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69312.003,450.00880.82
MS-68+504.00516.00510.00
MS-68114.002,530.00495.50
MS-6760.50564.00154.80
MS-66+114.00114.00114.00
MS-6648.0092.0062.50
PO-1499.38800.00649.69

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1953 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $3,450.00.

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 1953 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1953 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.58% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 9.86% / 5.63% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1953 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-68NGCStack's Bowers288.0007/26/2023
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0005/17/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions312.0005/10/2023
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers408.0001/25/2023
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions516.0001/11/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0012/28/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions216.0011/02/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions399.6006/06/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions432.0004/28/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions276.0003/23/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/16/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions240.0009/22/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/08/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers408.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0006/30/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0006/30/2021
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions504.0003/24/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0003/14/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0010/21/2020
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC470.0007/19/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions660.0006/24/2020
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/08/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions192.0004/08/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions750.0006/19/2019
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers144.0002/20/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions132.0001/16/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions720.0005/16/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions79.0005/16/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions114.0001/09/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0012/25/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0010/03/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/11/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5004/11/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/21/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0002/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/17/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions423.0001/04/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5010/31/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0010/25/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0010/25/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions211.5009/25/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0007/07/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions587.5006/08/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions540.5006/08/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0003/03/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/14/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/10/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions446.5004/05/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2501/06/2015
MS-67NGCGreat Collections80.3012/28/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections71.5011/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1311/02/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections231.0011/02/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions115.1509/08/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections330.0006/15/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2506/02/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections154.3405/25/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections165.0004/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections60.5004/06/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections248.2603/30/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions764.0012/05/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections50.0011/10/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections55.0010/13/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections63.0009/29/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/23/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections99.0009/22/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections51.0008/25/2013
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers499.3807/27/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0007/08/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections101.0006/30/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0006/05/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0004/24/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0012/23/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0010/01/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0009/06/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0007/12/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0007/12/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/15/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/08/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/22/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0003/24/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/24/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/03/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions523.0002/03/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions94.0012/21/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC265.0011/30/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0008/05/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC104.0002/23/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/20/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions644.0008/11/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0005/14/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/23/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions150.0004/23/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/23/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0002/11/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/16/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions155.0012/04/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions121.0010/29/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions113.0008/27/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions196.0008/15/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/08/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0004/09/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0003/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0002/20/2007
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers112.0002/13/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0011/13/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/19/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC92.0008/28/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions207.0008/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0007/17/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions546.0007/07/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions115.0004/26/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/09/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions345.0001/01/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions863.0012/19/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0011/02/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions150.0008/07/2005
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities800.0007/25/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/29/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0002/16/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions81.0001/05/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0012/13/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0011/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0006/07/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions92.0005/26/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0005/05/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions178.0012/24/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0007/26/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0011/25/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions190.0009/29/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions294.0004/10/2002