As of May, 2024, a 1962 Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $7.00 and $13,500.00, 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 $21,150.00 in the 08/08/2013 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: 97,384,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1962 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-67+13,500.00
MS-673,750.00
MS-66+525.00
MS-66215.00
MS-65+90.00
MS-6555.00
MS-64+26.00
MS-6418.00
MS-63+15.00
MS-6314.00
MS-62+11.00
MS-6210.00
MS-618.00
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 State7.0013,500.001,303.14

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 1962 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1962 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.00375.00
1962-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.005,000.00
1962 Nickel (Proof)N/AN/A4.0070.00
1962-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.004,250.00
1962 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A7.00250.00
1962 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A12.00800.00

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.

1962 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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$236.00

Highest Sale Price
$67.39

Average Sale Price
$36.00

Most Recent Sale Price
56

Number of Sales
$3,774.04

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+9,600.0021,150.0015,375.00
MS-672,040.004,347.503,181.39
MS-66+312.00969.38640.69
MS-6640.001,955.00449.96
MS-65+7.00236.0067.39
MS-6535.0035.0035.00
MS-6410.0087.0020.29
PO-11,100.001,100.001,100.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1962 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $21,150.00.

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 1962 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1962 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.48% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 7.95% / 6.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1962 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-66PCGSStack's Bowers120.0004/12/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions125.0004/12/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions114.0010/26/2022
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions105.7507/31/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions192.0006/06/2022
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0005/15/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC125.0004/24/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/25/2021
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers9,600.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions71.0007/07/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/20/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,702.5002/25/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,223.6002/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/28/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0010/21/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,523.6010/18/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions969.3807/16/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,112.5009/26/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,347.5003/21/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers40.0003/05/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0001/24/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0008/23/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5008/16/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5002/07/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0006/30/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5005/24/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions325.4802/24/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions235.0001/11/2015
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections18.0411/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections38.0009/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections38.0007/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections38.0006/29/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3806/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2503/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections10.0012/22/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions397.0012/05/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/03/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections330.0010/13/2013
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions21,150.0008/08/2013
MS-65+ICGGreat Collections7.0007/28/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections20.0005/12/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions78.0002/11/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/06/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections138.0004/08/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0011/15/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena518.0002/15/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0008/05/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0005/14/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC86.0004/23/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0003/16/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC460.0002/16/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC656.0001/22/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/07/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0011/06/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/03/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0009/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0008/13/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/18/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's1,100.0006/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0003/19/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0003/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0003/07/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0002/26/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/21/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/19/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/14/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/07/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0002/05/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/31/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/29/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0001/24/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/22/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0001/17/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0001/10/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions247.0001/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/08/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0001/03/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0012/27/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0012/25/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0012/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0010/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0006/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/14/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0006/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0006/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0006/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0005/08/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC86.0005/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0003/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0001/02/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/19/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions253.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/26/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0009/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/03/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0006/05/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0006/05/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions25.0004/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0003/30/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0012/08/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0012/08/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0011/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0010/20/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0010/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0010/06/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/22/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0006/09/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/02/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0012/24/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/17/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0010/15/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0009/17/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/06/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions102.0005/28/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0005/14/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0004/16/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0004/09/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0004/02/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0002/19/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0002/12/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0001/15/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0011/19/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0010/22/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0009/03/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0011/13/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0010/17/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0009/12/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions225.0006/27/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0005/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0004/12/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0003/22/2001