As of May, 2024, a 1955 Nickel, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20.00 and $3,600.00, 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 $4,025.00 in the 01/07/2004 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: 378,200
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1955 Nickel, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-693,600.00
MS-68+1,450.00
MS-68500.00
MS-67+315.00
MS-67250.00
MS-66+190.00
MS-66160.00
MS-65+100.00
MS-6585.00
MS-64+50.00
MS-6440.00
MS-63+25.00
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 State20.003,600.00521.92

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, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A20.001,000.00
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, Dcam (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$51.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,738.00
Highest Sale Price
$931.69
Average Sale Price
$528.00
Most Recent Sale Price
42
Number of Sales
$39,130.83
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69932.404,025.001,947.37
MS-68+1,292.501,292.501,292.50
MS-6851.003,738.00931.69
MS-67120.001,035.00359.57
MS-66+109.00184.00146.50
MS-66121.00161.00131.88
PO-1188.002,600.001,394.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1955 Nickel, DCAM (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 $4,025.00.

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, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1955 Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 84.95% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 4.30% / 3.23% 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, DCAM (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-68PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0002/15/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions932.4006/06/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0005/29/2022
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers216.0004/26/2022
MS-68+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,292.5009/02/2021
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/25/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0004/14/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions348.0010/21/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0010/21/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions408.0003/18/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/24/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers120.0004/18/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/16/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions376.0007/04/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5004/18/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/11/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions350.1502/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/17/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions471.1810/31/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/03/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5007/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions505.2507/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions481.7506/08/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions998.7506/08/2016
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0003/27/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0003/03/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5003/03/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5001/10/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/29/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/16/2015
MS-69NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,028.1306/01/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions517.0004/26/2015
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,005.0012/14/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,233.7512/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3811/02/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections225.5006/15/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections599.5003/23/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0012/05/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions3,231.0009/25/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0007/11/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/05/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers188.0005/30/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0004/29/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0004/29/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions206.0004/29/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0004/24/2013
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0007/12/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/05/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/22/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/24/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/03/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/03/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/06/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/31/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/23/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0011/19/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/19/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions546.0007/30/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/20/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0001/09/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions374.0011/14/2007
MS-69NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0005/29/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/01/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/01/2007
MS-68NGCGoldberg Auctioneers690.0002/13/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,421.0001/01/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/24/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/07/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/26/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0003/02/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2006
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,600.0007/25/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/06/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/03/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0001/12/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/07/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions242.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0012/24/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0012/24/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions414.0011/25/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions322.0011/25/2002

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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