As of May, 2024, a 1960 Nickel in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $250.00, 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 $1,495.00 in the 02/15/2010 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: 1,691,602
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1960 Nickel (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-69250.00
MS-68+60.00
MS-6827.00
MS-67+24.00
MS-6722.00
MS-66+16.00
MS-6615.00
MS-65+12.00
MS-6512.00
MS-64+10.00
MS-6410.00
MS-63+8.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+7.00
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 State5.00250.0029.35

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 1960 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1960 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.002,500.00
1960-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.004,150.00
1960 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.0015,250.00
1960 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A10.00300.00
1960 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A40.003,250.00
1960 Nickel QDR FS-801 (Proof)N/AN/A52.00675.00
1960 Nickel QDR FS-801, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A100.001,000.00

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.

1960 Nickel (Proof) – 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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$253.00

Highest Sale Price
$26.97

Average Sale Price
$25.00

Most Recent Sale Price
38

Number of Sales
$1,025.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7015.0059.0035.00
MS-6916.00109.0053.71
MS-689.0040.0020.11
MS-677.00253.0026.97
MS-666.001,495.00122.35
MS-657.0053.0018.19

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1960 Nickel (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $1,495.00.

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 1960 Nickel (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1960 Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 46.30% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 29.63% / 24.07% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1960 Nickel (Proof) 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0001/12/2022
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0010/20/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions57.0005/08/2019
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0001/17/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/17/2017
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC105.0006/12/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0008/11/2015
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections50.0012/28/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections23.9010/26/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections11.0010/26/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections14.0010/26/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections37.0010/05/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/21/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections15.0007/13/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections26.0005/25/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections26.0005/25/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/09/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0001/26/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0001/19/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections11.0012/08/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections39.0012/01/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0009/08/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0006/30/2013
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC9.0006/09/2013
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC11.0005/26/2013
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC13.0005/26/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0004/28/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0004/28/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections11.0004/14/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections12.0004/14/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections105.0001/27/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections10.0012/02/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8.0007/15/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections12.0006/17/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections12.0006/10/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections9.0006/10/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections16.0006/03/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0002/12/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/12/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/11/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections16.0010/02/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections30.0009/18/2011
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0007/18/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions138.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/15/2010
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/12/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0004/02/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0001/12/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/04/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC37.0010/30/2008
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC12.0010/02/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/02/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC19.0006/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/05/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC27.0003/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/16/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/14/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions14.0001/14/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC55.0003/12/2007
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC59.0003/05/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC7.0012/18/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/15/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/08/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11.0011/01/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13.0011/01/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/23/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/18/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0008/02/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13.0008/02/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/31/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/05/2006
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions15.0005/14/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0004/10/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0004/03/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0003/20/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0001/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/09/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/26/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0012/19/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/12/2005
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC15.0011/28/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/28/2005
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0006/01/2005
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0002/28/2005
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0011/08/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9.0011/03/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions11.0011/03/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0011/03/2004
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0011/03/2004
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions38.0010/27/2004
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0009/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0008/06/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0001/29/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0001/22/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions30.0010/01/2002
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions7.0007/30/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20.0005/08/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0003/27/2002
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0008/22/2001
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions12.0008/22/2001
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0001/11/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0012/07/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0011/02/2000
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0008/17/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0006/08/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions16.0006/07/2000
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0005/25/2000