1959-D Nickel (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1959-D Nickel in circulated condition is worth $10.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $1,000.00, 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 $846.00 in the 09/19/2017 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: 160,738,240

Mint: Denver

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1959-D Nickel (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-67	1,000.00
MS-66+	90.00
MS-66	32.00
MS-65+	20.00
MS-65	16.00
MS-64+	12.00
MS-64	10.00
MS-63+	7.00
MS-63	5.00
MS-62+	4.00
MS-62	3.00
MS-61	2.00
MS-60	2.00
PO-1	10.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	2.00	1,000.00	92.54
Poor, Fair, and About Good	10.00	10.00	10.00

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 1959 Jefferson Nickel. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1959 Nickel (Regular Strike)	10.00	10.00	2.00	285.00
1959 Nickel (Proof)	2.00	4.00	5.00	325.00
1959 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	6.00	4,750.00
1959-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	8.00	3,250.00
1959 Nickel, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	20.00	450.00
1959 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	150.00	9,500.00

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.

1959-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:

Find On eBay

$6.00

Lowest Sale Price

$50.00

Highest Sale Price

$14.06

Average Sale Price

$41.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$464.01

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-67	178.00	846.00	451.15
MS-66	6.00	84.00	27.84
MS-65+	6.00	50.00	14.06
MS-64	3.00	16.00	9.00
MS-63	11.00	11.00	11.00
MS-62	127.00	127.00	127.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1959-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $846.00.

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 1959-D Nickel (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1959-D Nickel (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.29% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 32.86% / 11.43% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1959-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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	204.00	08/31/2022
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	264.00	07/21/2021
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	26.00	04/18/2021
MS-67	PCGS	Legend Rare Coin Auctions	763.75	03/26/2020
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	846.00	09/19/2017
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	37.00	01/10/2017
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	41.00	12/14/2014
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	11.07	11/30/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	8.00	09/21/2014
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	13.00	06/15/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	16.00	05/18/2014
MS-63	PCGS	Great Collections	11.00	04/13/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	16.00	04/13/2014
MS-65+	NGC	Great Collections	8.00	01/05/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	9.01	01/05/2014
MS-65+	NGC	Great Collections	6.00	12/29/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	6.00	12/29/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	09/22/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	15.00	09/01/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	15.00	08/25/2013
MS-65+	NGC	Great Collections	10.00	08/25/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	26.00	08/11/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	15.00	08/11/2013
MS-66	ICG	Great Collections	6.00	07/28/2013
MS-65+	NGC	Great Collections	10.00	07/21/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	8.00	04/14/2013
MS-65+	ANACS	Great Collections	9.00	11/18/2012
MS-65+	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	50.00	09/17/2012
MS-65+	ANACS	Great Collections	12.00	04/08/2012
MS-65+	ANACS	Great Collections	17.00	03/04/2012
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	53.00	12/19/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	84.00	07/18/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	59.00	05/02/2011
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	127.00	12/28/2009
MS-65+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	24.00	08/19/2009
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	19.00	10/30/2008
MS-66	ICG	Heritage Auctions	15.00	04/16/2008
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	19.00	01/09/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	60.00	11/14/2007
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	16.00	09/17/2007
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	10.00	08/01/2007
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	10/30/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	10/23/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	10/11/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	13.00	10/09/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	10/04/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	10/02/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	12.00	09/27/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	09/25/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	09/20/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	09/18/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	09/13/2006
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	19.00	09/04/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	12.00	08/30/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	08/28/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	15.00	08/23/2006
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	18.00	08/21/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	08/21/2006
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	18.00	08/16/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	12.00	08/16/2006
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	13.00	11/28/2005
MS-65+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	23.00	06/13/2005
MS-65+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	12.00	05/23/2005
MS-65+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	12.00	05/02/2005
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	3.00	09/13/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	48.00	11/19/2003
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	178.00	04/09/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	02/12/2003
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	48.00	01/15/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3.00	05/08/2002