As of May, 2024, a 1955 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20.00 and $1,000.00, 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 $825.00 in the 12/23/2012 by renowned auctioneer Great Collections, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 378,200
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1955 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-691,000.00
MS-68+240.00
MS-68120.00
MS-67+90.00
MS-6765.00
MS-66+40.00
MS-6634.00
MS-65+27.00
MS-6525.00
MS-64+23.00
MS-6422.00
MS-63+21.00
MS-6320.00

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 State20.001,000.00132.85

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 1955 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1955 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A6.00285.00
1955 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.001,050.00
1955-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.001,100.00
1955-D/S Nickel (Regular Strike)5.0036.0042.004,500.00
1955 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.0011,500.00
1955-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.0010,000.00
1955-D/S Nickel Overmintmark FS-501 (Regular Strike)5.0032.0045.001,150.00
1955 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A20.003,600.00
1955 Nickel TDR FS-801 (Proof)N/AN/A22.00325.00
1955 Nickel TDR FS-801 (035), CAM (Proof)N/AN/A24.00425.00

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.

1955 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

$24.00

Lowest Sale Price
$216.00

Highest Sale Price
$79.16

Average Sale Price
$84.00

Most Recent Sale Price
102

Number of Sales
$8,074.26

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6983.00825.00177.34
MS-68+168.00168.00168.00
MS-6824.00216.0079.16
MS-6725.00226.6859.28
MS-6618.0036.0026.00
MS-6411.0515.0013.03

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1955 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $825.00.

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 1955 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1955 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.18% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 19.55% / 7.26% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1955 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-69NGCHeritage Auctions240.0005/10/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions84.0010/12/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions52.0008/10/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions129.0005/25/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions74.0005/25/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/01/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/21/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/21/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/06/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0004/08/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions113.0004/08/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0002/19/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0004/28/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/20/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0002/24/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions49.0001/23/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/19/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions122.4008/01/2018
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0005/16/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions84.0003/20/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0012/12/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0011/21/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/17/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0010/17/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0010/03/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0010/03/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/26/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions74.0008/15/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0004/04/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0002/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1306/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/17/2016
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC120.0003/13/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions146.8803/08/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions223.2501/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0002/15/2015
MS-68NGCGreat Collections36.7712/14/2014
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC100.0011/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/16/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections132.6011/02/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections11.0510/26/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections49.9010/12/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections26.0010/05/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections21.0010/05/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections160.8908/03/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections144.1006/01/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections226.6805/25/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections193.6004/06/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections64.9004/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections51.5503/02/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0001/13/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.5612/29/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections165.0011/10/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0011/10/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0010/28/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections193.0010/27/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0009/23/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions88.0009/23/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections27.0009/22/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections231.0009/08/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections37.0007/07/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections35.0006/30/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0006/10/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections132.0005/05/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections43.0004/21/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections32.0003/17/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections825.0012/23/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections68.0011/04/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections110.0008/12/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections79.0007/01/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections143.0005/13/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections110.0005/06/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0004/01/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections58.0001/08/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections35.0012/11/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/20/2011
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections110.0011/20/2011
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC59.0001/04/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0012/21/2009
MS-67DGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0011/09/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0011/02/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions74.0010/26/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/17/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0002/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0001/21/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC109.0001/05/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions34.0012/04/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0011/12/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions184.0010/01/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0008/11/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC59.0006/19/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0006/02/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions50.0004/07/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0004/03/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0003/10/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0002/20/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions184.0002/20/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0001/21/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions56.0001/14/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC242.0011/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0010/01/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0010/01/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions54.0008/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/15/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0008/08/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/18/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0007/18/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0004/23/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0011/13/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0011/06/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0010/30/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/11/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC99.0010/02/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/18/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0009/04/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/16/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0007/12/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions117.0007/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0006/07/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0004/10/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0003/29/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0003/05/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions138.0003/01/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0002/19/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0002/15/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/11/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions60.0001/11/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/08/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/08/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions81.0011/16/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/07/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions86.0010/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0010/23/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/18/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions66.0006/26/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0006/22/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/08/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0006/05/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0006/05/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0005/22/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions86.0005/11/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions146.0002/02/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions75.0001/30/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0001/05/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/05/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0012/13/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions76.0006/16/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/10/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0005/10/2004
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0004/28/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/12/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions76.0001/12/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions71.0003/05/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions36.0001/22/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions144.0001/22/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/13/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions64.0012/17/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions110.0012/10/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/08/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions121.0009/29/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions45.0009/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions83.0005/01/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions59.0001/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions140.0008/29/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0008/22/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions43.0008/01/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions175.0004/26/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions105.0004/19/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions91.0003/29/2001
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions24.0009/28/2000
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/07/2000