As of May, 2024, a 1954-D Nickel in circulated condition is worth $10.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $325.00, 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 $863.00 in the 04/27/2011 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: 117,183,060
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1954-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-66+325.00
MS-66200.00
MS-65+70.00
MS-6540.00
MS-64+22.00
MS-6416.00
MS-63+8.00
MS-637.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-623.00
MS-612.00
MS-602.00
PO-110.00

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 State2.00325.0058.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good10.0010.0010.00

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 1954 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1954 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.001.00575.00
1954 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A6.00325.00
1954-S Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00750.00
1954-S/D Nickel (Regular Strike)7.0024.0027.001,150.00
1954 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A18.002,500.00
1954-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.0010,000.00
1954-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)5.00185.00200.00850.00
1954-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75.0040,000.00
1954-S/D Nickel Overmintmark FS-501 (Regular Strike)7.0022.0025.001,150.00
1954-S/S Nickel RPM FS-502 (Regular Strike)5.0024.0027.00375.00
1954 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.0018,500.00
1954 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A15.00900.00

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.

1954-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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$10.00

Lowest Sale Price
$109.00

Highest Sale Price
$21.84

Average Sale Price
$109.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$546.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+223.25317.25270.25
MS-6615.28863.00189.55
MS-65+10.00109.0021.84
MS-646.00141.0054.00
MS-609.00575.00292.00
PO-16.00138.0064.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1954-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $863.00.

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 1954-D Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1954-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.59% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 19.61% / 5.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1954-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-66NGCHeritage Auctions101.0005/10/2023
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC65.0009/04/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/25/2022
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0004/04/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/07/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2503/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2502/14/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/11/2015
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections10.0010/26/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections20.0009/21/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections45.0005/11/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections49.0002/23/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0009/22/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections25.0009/15/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections6.0008/04/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections66.0008/04/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions141.0007/11/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0004/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions79.0011/26/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers15.2811/16/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0004/15/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC102.0007/27/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0011/14/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0012/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions412.0011/15/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0010/30/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/25/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/18/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0010/02/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/27/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/25/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0009/20/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/19/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0009/18/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14.0008/28/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14.0008/23/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions14.0008/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions403.0008/16/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0010/27/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0009/22/2004
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers138.0005/27/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0009/03/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6.0005/08/2002
MS-60PCIHeritage Auctions9.0009/21/2000