As of May, 2024, a 1957-D Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $15,000.00, 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 $4,600.00 in the 06/01/2011 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: 136,828,900
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1957-D 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-6715,000.00
MS-66+2,500.00
MS-66650.00
MS-65+200.00
MS-65110.00
MS-64+40.00
MS-6426.00
MS-63+18.00
MS-6314.00
MS-62+8.00
MS-627.00
MS-616.00
MS-605.00

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 State5.0015,000.001,429.54

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 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12.003,500.00
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-D 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

$26.00

Lowest Sale Price
$391.00

Highest Sale Price
$138.87

Average Sale Price
$74.00

Most Recent Sale Price
40

Number of Sales
$5,554.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,020.002,115.001,567.50
MS-66+1,200.004,600.002,766.38
MS-6674.802,990.00701.86
MS-65+26.00391.00138.87
MS-6553.00288.00122.75
MS-6416.0054.0034.14

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1957-D 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 $4,600.00.

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-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1957-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 83.00% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 6.00% / 5.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1957-D 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-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC235.0002/05/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions180.0011/23/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions192.0006/06/2022
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions211.5005/01/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers456.0008/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/29/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0007/07/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/18/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions53.0003/17/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,527.5012/03/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0005/06/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/08/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0002/23/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0010/16/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0009/18/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions156.0011/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions180.0011/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions180.0011/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions192.0011/07/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0004/04/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2507/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5006/08/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7502/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,086.8808/16/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions258.5008/11/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions199.7508/11/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions211.5008/11/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions376.0008/11/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions352.5008/11/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions376.0008/11/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions235.0004/26/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions258.5004/19/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions470.0004/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/11/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/11/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0011/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0011/02/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions205.6310/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0010/20/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections162.8009/07/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections16.0007/13/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections74.8007/06/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions66.0006/30/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions76.0005/12/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions91.0003/31/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections91.0803/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0002/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections99.0012/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/17/2012
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0005/30/2012
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections26.0009/18/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/18/2011
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0006/01/2011
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC92.0006/28/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/03/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/02/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0003/16/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0007/02/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0004/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0003/24/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/10/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/26/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/19/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0003/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/07/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0002/28/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,415.0012/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0007/10/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0006/12/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0006/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0006/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0006/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/03/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/30/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0008/14/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0005/14/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/09/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0004/02/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0004/02/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/19/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0002/12/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0001/15/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0011/19/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0011/19/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/03/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0007/09/2002