As of May, 2024, a 1965 Nickel SMS, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $1,500.00, 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 $3,450.00 in the 11/15/2011 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 2,360,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

1965 Nickel Sms, Cam (Special Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-681,500.00
MS-67+450.00
MS-67210.00
MS-66+60.00
MS-6637.00
MS-65+22.00
MS-6518.00
MS-64+16.00
MS-6415.00
MS-63+13.00
MS-6312.00
MS-62+8.00
MS-627.00
MS-615.00
MS-604.00

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 State4.001,500.00158.47

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 1965 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1965 Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.002,000.00
1965 Nickel SMS (Special Strike)1.001.003.00350.00
1965 Nickel SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A100.003,500.00

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.

1965 Nickel Sms, Cam (Special 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

$22.00

Lowest Sale Price
$306.00

Highest Sale Price
$105.24

Average Sale Price
$73.00

Most Recent Sale Price
53

Number of Sales
$5,577.73

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68330.003,450.001,000.84
MS-6722.00306.00105.24
MS-6615.00150.0041.53
MS-6513.0030.0021.86
MS-6410.0010.0010.00
MS-638.008.008.00
FR-21,116.251,116.251,116.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1965 Nickel SMS, CAM (Special Strike) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $3,450.00.

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 1965 Nickel SMS, CAM (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1965 Nickel SMS, CAM (Special Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.95% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 21.19% / 7.63% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1965 Nickel SMS, CAM (Special 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-67NGCHeritage Auctions73.0002/01/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions57.0001/11/2023
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers120.0008/10/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions432.0006/06/2022
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers144.0004/13/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions81.0004/13/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers40.0010/27/2021
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers900.0008/25/2021
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0011/01/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/18/2020
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers870.0008/11/2020
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers50.0001/24/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0004/18/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions67.0004/11/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0011/29/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/27/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions540.5006/08/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0002/03/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions499.3812/04/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections19.1511/30/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections32.0011/02/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions123.3809/22/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections19.0007/20/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0007/20/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections35.0006/01/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions646.2503/21/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections27.0003/09/2014
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections16.0009/29/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0009/23/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections31.0009/01/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0009/01/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0008/25/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0008/25/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections330.0007/28/2013
FR-2PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2507/27/2013
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers49.3507/27/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections55.0007/21/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0007/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/28/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections138.0004/21/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0009/23/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections110.0009/16/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0009/06/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/02/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections34.0007/22/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections66.0006/03/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections149.0003/04/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections34.0001/15/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0001/08/2012
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers3,450.0011/15/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections34.0009/18/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections149.0007/24/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections170.0007/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0005/02/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0003/07/2011
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0012/21/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions69.0012/03/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0008/06/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0006/17/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions33.0003/25/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions31.0009/29/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0008/21/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions61.0008/18/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions57.0007/02/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions805.0002/13/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions27.0002/04/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0001/21/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/16/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions49.0001/09/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0012/04/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0011/12/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions81.0008/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0008/15/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/13/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0001/29/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions242.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0011/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0011/08/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/02/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0008/02/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions65.0007/17/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0006/07/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions75.0005/17/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC58.0004/17/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29.0004/02/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0002/22/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions42.0011/16/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0011/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0010/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions51.0009/28/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/18/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/03/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions54.0006/08/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions86.0002/02/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/17/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0012/22/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions85.0012/13/2004
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0012/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/17/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0011/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0009/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions47.0009/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions63.0012/03/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions83.0011/05/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions22.0009/03/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions69.0007/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0007/09/2002