As of May, 2024, a 1957 Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $12.00 and $3,500.00, 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 $4,313.00 in the 06/01/2006 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: 38,400,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1957 Nickel, Fs (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-673,500.00
MS-66+2,350.00
MS-66600.00
MS-65+175.00
MS-6575.00
MS-64+35.00
MS-6420.00
MS-63+15.00
MS-6312.00

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 State12.003,500.00753.56

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 1957 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1957 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00500.00
1957-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00250.00
1957 Nickel (Proof)2.005.006.00550.00
1957-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.0015,000.00
1957 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A25.003,500.00
1957 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A100.004,000.00
1957 Nickel QDO FS-101 (Proof)N/AN/A30.001,000.00

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.

1957 Nickel, Fs (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

$46.00

Lowest Sale Price
$219.00

Highest Sale Price
$95.76

Average Sale Price
$89.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$2,968.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67630.003,360.001,962.00
MS-66+1,468.753,407.502,289.69
MS-66120.004,313.00870.62
MS-65+46.00219.0095.76
MS-6551.0074.0060.25
MS-6410.0054.0029.73

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1957 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $4,313.00.

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 1957 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1957 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.00% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 7.06% / 5.88% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1957 Nickel, FS (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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0009/17/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers120.0006/16/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/07/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers360.0004/12/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions660.0007/17/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions192.0006/22/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0006/06/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions630.0006/06/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions192.0004/20/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions204.0004/13/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions134.0004/06/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions51.0004/06/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions169.0003/30/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC385.0003/20/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions204.0010/20/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7507/15/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/26/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions249.6003/17/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0002/25/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,762.5007/16/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0004/26/2020
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions65.0004/08/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/25/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions288.0001/01/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0008/07/2019
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5006/27/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0004/03/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers336.0003/05/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0003/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2506/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0002/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0007/28/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/18/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/11/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections46.0012/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections88.0009/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections82.5008/17/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0006/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/12/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions440.6304/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/03/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0002/11/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions112.0012/17/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0007/18/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC92.0006/28/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0006/07/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/07/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/28/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0003/16/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0007/02/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0006/26/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0003/24/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0011/05/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0011/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0010/03/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0008/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0004/11/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0001/03/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0009/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/04/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/28/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0008/23/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0008/22/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0008/21/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/21/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0007/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0004/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0003/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0009/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0009/25/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC219.0008/08/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/03/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/30/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0011/08/2004