As of May, 2024, a 1956 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $20.00 and $825.00, 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 $1,528.00 in the 11/01/2013 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: 669,384
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1956 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-69825.00
MS-68+340.00
MS-68260.00
MS-67+125.00
MS-6770.00
MS-66+46.00
MS-6632.00
MS-65+28.00
MS-6526.00
MS-64+22.00
MS-6420.00

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 State20.00825.00163.09

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 1956 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1956 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.004,000.00
1956-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00350.00
1956 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A6.00150.00
1956 Nickel QDR FS-801, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A24.00550.00
1956 Nickel TDR FS-802 (Regular Strike)5.0016.0018.00375.00
1956-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.006,500.00
1956 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.004,250.00
1956 Nickel QDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.00700.00
1956 Nickel DDO FS-102 (035.4) (Proof)N/AN/A42.00425.00
1956 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.0019,500.00

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.

1956 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$35.00
Lowest Sale Price
$667.00
Highest Sale Price
$229.28
Average Sale Price
$97.00
Most Recent Sale Price
51
Number of Sales
$11,693.06
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69213.001,528.00459.31
MS-68+94.00316.00204.67
MS-6835.00667.00229.28
MS-6733.77178.0070.75
MS-6616.0063.0034.50
MS-6521.0021.0021.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1956 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $1,528.00.

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 1956 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1956 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.64% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 16.98% / 5.66% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1956 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-69NGCStack's Bowers384.0006/28/2023
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions97.0005/10/2023
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions360.0005/10/2023
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers456.0004/12/2023
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0002/15/2023
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/04/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions159.0011/09/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions186.0011/02/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions384.0006/06/2022
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0003/16/2022
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers720.0011/30/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0008/11/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0005/09/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC220.0010/25/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/21/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions156.0008/26/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0004/08/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/30/2019
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/09/2018
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers75.0001/24/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/18/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/17/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0006/14/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions423.0005/24/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5005/17/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5004/26/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions517.0004/26/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/07/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions94.0010/06/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8804/05/2015
MS-67NGCGreat Collections33.7712/28/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections31.0011/23/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections149.6011/02/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections198.0008/31/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections78.0906/15/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions217.3806/09/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions381.8806/04/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections183.7006/01/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections451.0004/06/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0011/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections66.0010/20/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/16/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections127.0006/30/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0003/25/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0002/07/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections261.0001/20/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0001/09/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0001/09/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections330.0010/14/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0009/23/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/12/2012
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC118.0005/31/2012
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions316.0005/30/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0005/06/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0004/15/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0002/26/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections45.0010/30/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections46.0010/23/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections47.0010/16/2011
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC472.0001/20/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/05/2011
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena288.0001/03/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0007/08/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions322.0003/24/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0002/15/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions74.0008/12/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0008/12/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions115.0003/11/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions115.0010/20/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/20/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions44.0004/28/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/16/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC78.0003/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0002/27/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions47.0002/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/21/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/16/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions489.0011/14/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/02/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions66.0008/13/2007
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions35.0005/21/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions316.0012/05/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0001/11/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0001/11/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions518.0009/26/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/26/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions667.0005/18/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC63.0002/14/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/13/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0011/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0009/01/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/07/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/07/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0002/26/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions213.0001/29/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions21.0001/15/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions236.0001/08/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions71.0010/15/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions178.0009/29/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions190.0009/29/2002

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

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