As of May, 2024, a 1961 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $7.00 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 $282.00 in the 09/10/2012 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: 3,028,144
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1961 Nickel, Cam (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+160.00
MS-68115.00
MS-67+45.00
MS-6728.00
MS-66+25.00
MS-6624.00
MS-65+16.00
MS-6512.00
MS-64+10.00
MS-649.00
MS-63+8.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+7.00
MS-627.00
MS-617.00
MS-607.00

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 State7.00250.0043.41

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 1961 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1961 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.002,900.00
1961-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.004,500.00
1961 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A4.00135.00
1961 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0035,000.00
1961-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0020,000.00
1961 Nickel TDR FS-801 (Proof)N/AN/A26.00600.00
1961 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A8.003,600.00

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.

1961 Nickel, Cam (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

$16.00

Lowest Sale Price
$203.28

Highest Sale Price
$66.88

Average Sale Price
$74.80

Most Recent Sale Price
23

Number of Sales
$1,538.26

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6921.00282.00106.77
MS-6816.00203.2866.88
MS-6710.0094.0026.26
MS-666.0016.0011.86

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1961 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-66 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $282.00.

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 1961 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1961 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 40.63% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 35.94% / 18.75% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1961 Nickel, CAM (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-69NGCHeritage Auctions119.0011/02/2022
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0004/08/2020
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0001/17/2017
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections74.8012/14/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections37.0007/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections23.0007/06/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections37.0006/29/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections74.8006/22/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections35.0003/23/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections60.5003/23/2014
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers203.2801/28/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0001/19/2014
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers203.2801/14/2014
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers202.1012/31/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0012/08/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0008/26/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections83.0007/28/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections35.0007/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections147.0007/07/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections94.0006/30/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0005/05/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections40.0003/17/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections83.0002/03/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections20.0001/27/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0012/23/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections35.0012/16/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0012/03/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/12/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0009/10/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0006/10/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections10.0006/03/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0003/25/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/13/2011
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC27.0004/01/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0010/01/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0003/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/16/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0008/13/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/13/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0008/08/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC32.0007/16/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions16.0005/21/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0012/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0011/15/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/23/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0010/18/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0009/19/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0008/30/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/28/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/31/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC21.0005/29/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0004/24/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0004/10/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0003/20/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0010/02/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/28/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0009/28/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/10/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0001/28/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions46.0001/29/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions64.0001/08/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/24/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0004/03/2002