As of May, 2024, a 1956-D Nickel in circulated condition is worth $10.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $350.00, 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 $381.88 in the 06/04/2014 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: 67,222,940
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1956-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-67350.00
MS-66+75.00
MS-6624.00
MS-65+18.00
MS-6515.00
MS-64+12.00
MS-6410.00
MS-63+7.00
MS-635.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-623.00
MS-612.00
MS-602.00
PO-110.00

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 State2.00350.0040.54
Poor, Fair, and About Good10.0010.0010.00

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 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, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A20.00825.00
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-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

$9.00

Lowest Sale Price
$33.00

Highest Sale Price
$12.61

Average Sale Price
$21.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$391.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6719.00265.5587.57
MS-669.0060.0030.64
MS-65+9.0033.0012.61
MS-6415.00381.88141.96
MS-6251.0051.0051.00
AU-5519.0019.0019.00
PO-1144.00144.00144.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1956-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $381.88.

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-D Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1956-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.67% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 18.67% / 10.67% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1956-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-67NGCHeritage Auctions139.0005/10/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0004/11/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0006/16/2019
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC9.0005/12/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions176.2506/21/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions265.5504/26/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0007/26/2015
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0007/19/2015
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0002/01/2015
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0001/18/2015
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0012/28/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/07/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections16.0011/30/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections9.0009/21/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections21.6008/17/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections12.0007/13/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections9.0007/13/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions381.8806/04/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections17.0004/06/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections29.0010/06/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions144.0009/22/2010
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC27.0008/31/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC24.0001/08/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0001/05/2009
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions19.0005/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0011/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0011/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/12/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions98.0007/23/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0007/02/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0006/20/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0005/09/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0012/25/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0012/20/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0011/15/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0011/15/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/15/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0011/08/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0011/08/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions12.0011/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/30/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0010/30/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0010/16/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/11/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/04/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0010/02/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0009/27/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/25/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0009/20/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/19/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0009/18/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0009/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29.0009/04/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0009/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0008/30/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0008/30/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0008/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0008/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/12/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0009/21/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC22.0004/25/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0002/02/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0005/05/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions71.0004/09/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions93.0004/02/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions47.0002/19/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/19/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/22/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions48.0009/03/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0011/13/2001