As of May, 2024, a 1965 Nickel SMS in circulated condition is worth $1.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $350.00, 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 $1,064.00 in the 02/13/2008 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, 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 (Special Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-68350.00
MS-67+34.00
MS-6726.00
MS-66+20.00
MS-6618.00
MS-65+12.00
MS-6510.00
MS-64+8.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+7.00
MS-637.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-624.00
MS-613.00
MS-603.00
AU-58+1.00
AU-581.00
AU-55+1.00
AU-551.00

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 State3.00350.0034.27
About Uncirculated1.001.001.00

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, CAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A4.001,500.00
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 (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

$10.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,064.00

Highest Sale Price
$53.04

Average Sale Price
$10.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$2,493.05

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69705.00705.00705.00
MS-6817.00660.00137.90
MS-67+22.0022.0022.00
MS-6710.001,064.0053.04
MS-661.0036.0015.20
MS-656.0015.009.45
MS-648.00374.00130.00
FR-26.006.006.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1965 Nickel SMS (Special Strike) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $1,064.00.

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 (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1965 Nickel SMS (Special Strike) coin. Great Collections dominates with 43.70% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 40.34% / 13.45% 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 (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-68NGCHeritage Auctions101.0002/08/2023
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers660.0012/13/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/19/2020
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0012/12/2017
MS-68NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions400.0003/16/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/24/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions129.2504/05/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions129.2503/17/2015
MS-67NGCGreat Collections10.0011/30/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0011/16/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections12.0011/16/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections17.0511/16/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0011/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections11.0011/02/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections8.0009/14/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions705.0006/04/2014
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0005/25/2014
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections11.0003/16/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections14.0002/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections27.0002/16/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections11.0002/09/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections12.0001/26/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0001/12/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections7.0001/05/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0001/05/2014
FR-2NGCGreat Collections6.0001/05/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0001/05/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections9.0011/17/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections9.0011/10/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0010/20/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0009/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/22/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections16.0009/08/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections8.0008/25/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections10.0007/14/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0007/07/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections20.0006/30/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections27.0006/02/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections20.0003/24/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0003/10/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0002/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/10/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20.0001/07/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections20.0001/06/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0012/09/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections22.0012/09/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/11/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/04/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0011/04/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections6.0010/28/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections20.0010/07/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections11.0007/15/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0006/03/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections55.0006/03/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections20.0003/04/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections22.0002/19/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections51.0002/19/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections16.0002/12/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections52.0001/29/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections83.0001/29/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0012/11/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections50.0009/11/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections36.0009/11/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0009/22/2010
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0012/10/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0010/19/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/12/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/08/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0007/01/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/13/2009
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC21.0002/09/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16.0001/05/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC23.0012/08/2008
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC21.0012/04/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions38.0005/14/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0004/16/2008
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,064.0002/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/21/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0012/17/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions104.0010/01/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions27.0007/23/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions11.0007/16/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/16/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0001/22/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions92.0001/09/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13.0011/29/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0010/25/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17.0010/25/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/23/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0008/23/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/28/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions37.0005/10/2006
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0004/10/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/27/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0003/01/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions17.0002/26/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions42.0001/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/16/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0007/13/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions44.0007/13/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1.0001/10/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0011/15/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/03/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0011/03/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/03/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions8.0011/03/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions40.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0007/21/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0007/07/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25.0004/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0001/22/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/17/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions36.0003/27/2002