As of May, 2024, a 1966 Nickel SMS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $12.00 and $140.00, 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 $374.00 in the 07/11/2006 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: 2,260,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

1966 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-68140.00
MS-67+28.00
MS-6726.00
MS-66+22.00
MS-6620.00
MS-65+18.00
MS-6518.00
MS-64+14.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+12.00
MS-6312.00

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 State12.00140.0029.45

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 1966 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1966 Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.002,500.00
1966 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.0040,000.00
1966 Nickel SMS, CAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A17.001,050.00
1966 Nickel SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A30.006,500.00

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.

1966 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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$53.00

Highest Sale Price
$21.75

Average Sale Price
$40.00

Most Recent Sale Price
36

Number of Sales
$783.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6822.00374.0087.13
MS-677.0053.0021.75
MS-666.00110.0015.29
MS-658.0014.009.40

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1966 Nickel SMS (Special Strike) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $374.00.

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 1966 Nickel SMS (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1966 Nickel SMS (Special Strike) coin. Great Collections dominates with 45.12% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 37.80% / 15.85% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1966 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-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC122.0010/17/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC101.0008/08/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC114.0004/11/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0006/17/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions40.0006/14/2015
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8.0012/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/21/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/21/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/14/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0012/14/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections31.0011/02/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections10.5011/02/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0011/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8.5010/26/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0010/12/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections8.0009/21/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections8.0009/14/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0003/16/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections17.0003/09/2014
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections8.0003/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections110.0002/16/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections174.0009/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections21.0008/25/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0008/25/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0006/30/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0005/19/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0004/21/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections14.0003/24/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/11/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.0002/24/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections110.0001/27/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections110.0001/20/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0012/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0007/15/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0006/03/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections8.0006/03/2012
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0005/31/2012
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections10.0004/08/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections14.0003/04/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections17.0002/19/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections63.0002/19/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections16.0002/12/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0001/08/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections57.0007/24/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0002/03/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/25/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC63.0011/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/29/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0008/21/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/28/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0004/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/21/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0012/31/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/19/2007
MS-68ICGGoldberg Auctioneers155.0009/25/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions21.0007/18/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0004/16/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0011/15/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15.0010/25/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/16/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/16/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0009/20/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0008/23/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0007/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/28/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC53.0002/13/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/08/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0011/21/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0003/21/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions35.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25.0004/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0001/22/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions39.0011/12/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22.0010/01/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions24.0004/17/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions29.0004/10/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22.0004/03/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions26.0003/27/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions24.0003/20/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/20/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0003/22/2001