As of May, 2024, a 1955 Nickel in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $285.00, 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 $414.00 in the 09/09/2004 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 (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-69285.00
MS-68+110.00
MS-6885.00
MS-67+46.00
MS-6727.00
MS-66+24.00
MS-6622.00
MS-65+20.00
MS-6518.00
MS-64+15.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-6310.00
MS-62+8.00
MS-628.00
MS-617.00
MS-606.00

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 State6.00285.0042.06

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 (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, 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 (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
$10.00
Lowest Sale Price
$240.00
Highest Sale Price
$43.27
Average Sale Price
$240.00
Most Recent Sale Price
84
Number of Sales
$3,634.77
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6922.00288.0093.38
MS-6815.00414.0061.90
MS-67+30.00106.9168.46
MS-6710.00240.0043.27
MS-669.00109.0030.30
MS-6515.0071.5034.06
PO-1100.00100.00100.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1955 Nickel (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $414.00.

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 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1955 Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 61.63% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 19.59% / 17.55% 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 (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-68NGCHeritage Auctions49.0007/26/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions71.0007/26/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions73.0007/19/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions79.0007/19/2023
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/17/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions119.0005/17/2023
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/10/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions109.0003/15/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0003/15/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions80.0002/15/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions80.0002/15/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/21/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions89.0012/21/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/21/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions76.0012/07/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions79.0012/07/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions63.0011/30/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions63.0011/30/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0010/19/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC280.0010/09/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions59.0009/28/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions91.0009/07/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions114.0008/03/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0005/18/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions119.0004/28/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions109.0009/22/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions91.0009/15/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions101.0006/30/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions156.0005/26/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions156.0005/26/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0005/19/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/19/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/19/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions120.0005/12/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions126.0004/14/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/21/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0009/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/23/2020
MS-69NGCStack's Bowers90.0007/31/2019
MS-69NGCStack's Bowers115.0005/15/2019
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0003/24/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions59.0002/20/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions57.0002/20/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions89.0002/13/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0012/05/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2501/17/2017
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0001/17/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/14/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0003/17/2015
MS-69NGCGreat Collections45.0012/07/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections13.0012/07/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections53.0011/23/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections99.0011/02/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections31.0010/26/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections84.7210/19/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/21/2014
MS-67+PCGSGreat Collections30.0008/17/2014
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections53.0008/10/2014
MS-67+PCGSGreat Collections106.9108/03/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0007/27/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0007/27/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections71.5007/13/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections132.0006/29/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0006/09/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections34.0806/01/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections73.7005/25/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections82.5005/25/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections176.0005/18/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections165.0004/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections13.0004/06/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections74.8002/23/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections265.1002/16/2014
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections46.0002/16/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions96.3512/16/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions103.4012/09/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions108.1012/09/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0012/09/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections97.0011/24/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections85.0010/27/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections76.0010/13/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections96.0009/29/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections15.0009/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections45.0009/22/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections26.0009/01/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections19.0008/18/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0006/23/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections24.0006/16/2013
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC22.0005/26/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0004/29/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0004/29/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/14/2013
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC43.0003/03/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections20.0002/10/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/28/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/09/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections31.0012/09/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections21.0012/09/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections24.0012/02/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections34.0011/04/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections22.0009/02/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0008/13/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions47.0008/13/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections10.0007/15/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections26.0005/20/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0003/11/2012
MS-68NONEGreat Collections20.0001/22/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0012/12/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0011/20/2011
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections55.0010/02/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections63.0009/25/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/27/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections16.0006/05/2011
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0005/02/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0002/15/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/15/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/03/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/08/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/11/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20.0004/15/2009
MS-66ANACSDavid Lawrence RC91.0004/06/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions23.0003/25/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions70.0002/23/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions64.0001/01/2009
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0012/17/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions21.0012/03/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0011/10/2008
PO-1PCGSBowers & Merena100.0011/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0010/20/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC19.0010/09/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions29.0009/08/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0008/28/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions29.0007/30/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0007/24/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0007/07/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/12/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/07/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions21.0005/05/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0004/24/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions36.0004/23/2008
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0004/21/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0004/03/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0003/17/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions23.0003/12/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC29.0002/21/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/07/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/07/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/07/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/07/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17.0001/23/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions27.0001/09/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions25.0012/24/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/12/2007
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC12.0010/22/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/08/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/03/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/15/2007
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0005/28/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16.0005/16/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0004/16/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/02/2007
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/19/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions21.0002/12/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0001/24/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0001/15/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/08/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/26/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/18/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/04/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/15/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17.0011/13/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions21.0011/06/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/06/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions20.0011/06/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/23/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0009/25/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/18/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/18/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/30/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0007/31/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/31/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/24/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/10/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions63.0006/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/07/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/12/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC28.0004/10/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0012/19/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0012/12/2005
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC63.0012/05/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0007/18/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions60.0007/13/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0006/20/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0006/15/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0006/13/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0006/12/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions39.0006/08/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0005/02/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC17.0004/25/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions219.0003/28/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0002/21/2005
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0012/13/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22.0011/03/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions40.0010/13/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions414.0009/09/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions83.0007/26/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions35.0006/16/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions24.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/12/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0012/24/2003
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions19.0007/16/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions21.0005/05/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions34.0001/13/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/24/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions36.0012/03/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions22.0011/05/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0010/29/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0010/22/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0010/22/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/09/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions24.0006/11/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0004/17/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions40.0012/19/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions36.0012/12/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0011/21/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0011/18/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/31/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/31/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions72.0010/17/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions47.0007/25/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0007/18/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/04/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/13/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0005/23/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0005/16/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions26.0011/23/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions28.0009/28/2000
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions22.0009/21/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions32.0009/07/2000
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0008/24/2000
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0005/25/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions40.0004/12/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0002/02/2000

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