As of May, 2024, a 1957 Nickel in circulated condition is worth $10.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $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 $748.00 in the 09/27/2007 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 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67500.00
MS-66+46.00
MS-6638.00
MS-65+30.00
MS-6524.00
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 State2.00500.0052.54
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 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-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00250.00
1957 Nickel (Proof)2.005.006.00550.00
1957 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.003,500.00
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 (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

$5.00

Lowest Sale Price
$79.00

Highest Sale Price
$27.21

Average Sale Price
$23.00

Most Recent Sale Price
19

Number of Sales
$517.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+587.50587.50587.50
MS-67399.50399.50399.50
MS-66+57.0057.0057.00
MS-6620.00258.5093.36
MS-65+5.0079.0027.21
MS-647.009.008.00
MS-63748.00748.00748.00
MS-60127.00127.00127.00
AU-58123.00123.00123.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1957 Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-58 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $748.00.

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 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1957 Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.97% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 17.95% / 17.95% 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 (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-67+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions587.5002/25/2021
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC50.0011/18/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0011/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0011/08/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers258.5011/02/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions23.0009/20/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5008/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0007/19/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0006/21/2016
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC5.0006/12/2016
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC11.0005/15/2016
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC7.0004/17/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/07/2016
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0002/09/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0011/24/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0009/08/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections8.0008/04/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections7.0008/04/2013
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions123.0006/17/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections25.0007/22/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0011/06/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/05/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0002/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0010/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0006/26/2008
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions127.0003/06/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/14/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/02/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0009/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/15/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0005/07/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions40.0011/27/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions44.0010/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/04/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions60.0010/02/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0012/22/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/25/2002