As of May, 2024, a 1963 Nickel in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $600.00, 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 $978.00 in the 04/18/2012 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: 3,075,645
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1938-1964

1963 Nickel (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-70600.00
MS-6960.00
MS-68+28.00
MS-6820.00
MS-67+17.00
MS-6715.00
MS-66+12.00
MS-6612.00
MS-65+10.00
MS-6510.00
MS-64+9.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+7.00
MS-637.00
MS-62+7.00
MS-627.00
MS-616.00
MS-606.00

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 State6.00600.0046.72

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 1963 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1963 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.003,500.00
1963-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.0010.002.001,650.00
1963-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.007,500.00
1963 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.004,750.00
1963 Nickel TDR FS-801 (037.3) (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.00300.00
1963 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A7.0065.00
1963 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A8.0015,000.00

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.

1963 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

$5.00

Lowest Sale Price
$161.00

Highest Sale Price
$26.91

Average Sale Price
$60.00

Most Recent Sale Price
23

Number of Sales
$619.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7025.00978.00357.84
MS-6912.0083.0027.80
MS-688.0086.0018.56
MS-675.00161.0026.91
MS-667.0042.0013.86
MS-658.0075.0031.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1963 Nickel (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $978.00.

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 1963 Nickel (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1963 Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.00% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 33.33% / 9.33% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1963 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-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC20.0009/23/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers60.0006/21/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5001/04/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions434.7501/04/2017
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC161.0008/16/2015
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections32.0012/28/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections9.1512/21/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections8.0012/14/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections8.0011/02/2014
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections9.5010/26/2014
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections9.0010/26/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections6.0006/29/2014
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections14.0006/01/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections8.0005/11/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections14.3603/23/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections13.0003/23/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections11.0002/23/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0002/09/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections9.0001/05/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections7.0009/29/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections14.0008/04/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections7.0006/30/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections9.0006/02/2013
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC9.0005/26/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections11.0002/03/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections83.0001/27/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections8.0012/09/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections6.0008/12/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/18/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections14.0002/12/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0002/12/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections11.0001/08/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0005/16/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/11/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0005/11/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0004/30/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions75.0004/15/2009
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0002/25/2009
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0004/21/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0003/06/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0001/28/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0012/03/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/12/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/02/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/18/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/18/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions33.0012/06/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/25/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0008/02/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions13.0006/28/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/14/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions20.0005/17/2006
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0004/09/2006
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0009/26/2005
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0001/09/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0012/29/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/21/2004
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0011/03/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9.0011/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0011/03/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions11.0011/03/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions7.0011/03/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0011/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0011/03/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0010/27/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0012/17/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0008/06/2003
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0005/28/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions11.0012/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions24.0008/20/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions12.0003/27/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5.0010/17/2001
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0006/02/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/13/2000