As of May, 2024, a 1954-S/D Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $7.00 and $24.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $27.00 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 $3,450.00 in the 08/18/2004 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: 29,384,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1954-S/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-661,150.00
MS-65+215.00
MS-65185.00
MS-64+130.00
MS-64115.00
MS-63+70.00
MS-6360.00
MS-62+42.00
MS-6237.00
MS-6130.00
MS-6027.00
AU-58+24.00
AU-5822.00
AU-55+20.00
AU-5518.00
AU-53+18.00
AU-5318.00
AU-50+17.00
AU-5017.00
XF-45+14.00
XF-4513.00
XF-4012.00
VF-358.00
VF-307.00
VF-257.00
VF-207.00
F-157.00
F-127.00

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 State27.001,150.00187.36
About Uncirculated17.0024.0019.25
Extremely Fine12.0014.0013.00
Fine and Very Fine7.008.007.17

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-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00325.00
1954-S Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00750.00
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-S/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

$49.00

Lowest Sale Price
$748.00

Highest Sale Price
$192.28

Average Sale Price
$124.00

Most Recent Sale Price
65

Number of Sales
$12,498.22

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66329.003,450.00979.79
MS-65+49.00748.00192.28
MS-6429.00253.0087.16
MS-6370.0070.0070.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1954-S/D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 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 1954-S/D Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1954-S/D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 79.02% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 9.79% / 3.50% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1954-S/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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0007/12/2023
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions124.0005/10/2023
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0004/23/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0004/03/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0012/01/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0011/21/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers110.0010/27/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers120.0005/25/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,145.6307/16/2020
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers105.0006/10/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0003/04/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/12/2020
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/26/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0008/19/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions456.0006/17/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions456.0012/12/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/05/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/09/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions129.2504/11/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0012/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2510/03/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7509/22/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0007/12/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7502/14/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/06/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0012/20/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/10/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0004/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6304/19/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0004/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/19/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7504/12/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0004/12/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8802/15/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/18/2015
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections69.3012/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections92.0412/07/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections57.2111/16/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections86.9811/16/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0011/09/2014
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions123.3811/02/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections75.9010/26/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections55.0010/12/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections61.4810/12/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions78.0009/01/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0008/25/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8808/25/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1308/25/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections57.2008/17/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0007/14/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6307/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0006/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions182.1306/09/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions558.1306/04/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections52.0005/18/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers94.0003/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections110.0002/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers88.1312/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections160.0012/01/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0011/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0006/10/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions206.0006/10/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections85.0006/02/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0005/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0003/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0002/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0002/07/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions223.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0012/31/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections292.0009/02/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections163.0008/19/2012
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions118.0008/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/12/2012
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0004/30/2012
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0002/20/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/02/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena75.0002/24/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena75.0002/24/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena299.0002/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/03/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/21/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions475.0003/23/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/11/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions51.0002/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions403.0010/01/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions75.0008/18/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,415.0003/13/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0002/04/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0010/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0003/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena748.0003/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0001/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0011/29/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions489.0011/29/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/22/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0006/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/11/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2005
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC242.0004/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0001/17/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/15/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0010/27/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/18/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0006/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions495.0008/06/2003
MS-66ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers575.0005/27/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0002/19/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0002/12/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0001/15/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0011/19/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0010/22/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0009/03/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0004/24/2002
MS-65+ICGHeritage Auctions82.0003/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/17/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions205.0010/17/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0009/12/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0009/12/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0008/09/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0008/09/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/11/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0007/11/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0006/27/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0004/12/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0003/22/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0012/14/2000