As of May, 2024, a 1969-S Nickel, DCAM in circulated condition is worth $3.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $300.00, 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 $1,116.00 in the 06/05/2013 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: 2,934,631
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1969-S Nickel, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-69300.00
MS-68+75.00
MS-6838.00
MS-67+20.00
MS-6716.00
MS-66+10.00
MS-668.00
MS-65+5.00
MS-655.00
MS-64+4.00
MS-644.00
MS-63+4.00
MS-634.00
MS-62+3.00
MS-623.00
MS-613.00
MS-603.00
AU-58+3.00
AU-583.00

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 State3.00300.0029.71
About Uncirculated3.003.003.00

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 1969 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1969-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00120.00
1969-S Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.003,850.00
1969-S Nickel (Proof)1.001.001.0010.00
1969-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A37,000.0037,000.00
1969-S Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1.0040.00

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.

1969-S Nickel, Dcam (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

$19.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,116.00

Highest Sale Price
$216.14

Average Sale Price
$252.00

Most Recent Sale Price
60

Number of Sales
$12,968.33

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6919.001,116.00216.14
MS-6814.0083.0029.34
MS-676.0035.0015.29
MS-666.0017.009.17

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1969-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-66 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $1,116.00.

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 1969-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1969-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.80% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 32.80% / 9.60% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1969-S Nickel, DCAM (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-69NGCHeritage Auctions252.0011/02/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions159.0006/06/2022
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/25/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0010/21/2020
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions192.0007/01/2020
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0003/24/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/23/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2504/11/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5001/17/2017
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0011/21/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5008/09/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions141.0005/24/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions195.0502/07/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2501/10/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/03/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/28/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.5012/21/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/14/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/09/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0011/02/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections119.9011/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections7.0009/14/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections23.0007/20/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections110.0007/06/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections23.0007/06/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6306/16/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections132.0006/15/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2506/09/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections110.0006/08/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections25.0006/01/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0004/27/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0004/27/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/27/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections8.0002/09/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections25.0002/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections6.0001/05/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections165.0012/29/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections165.0010/27/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections138.0009/22/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections25.0008/18/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections165.0008/04/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections25.0008/04/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0007/11/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections13.0006/09/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0006/05/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections83.0006/02/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections20.0004/07/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections15.0002/24/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections15.0002/17/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections275.0001/20/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0001/09/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections15.0012/09/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections25.0010/21/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections18.0009/30/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections165.0009/23/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0007/19/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0005/13/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections165.0005/13/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0004/08/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections25.0003/11/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections25.0002/12/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0011/20/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0008/01/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections165.0007/17/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0009/22/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/08/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0002/03/2010
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC273.0010/05/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0005/01/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC17.0001/08/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0011/03/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions21.0007/14/2008
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0003/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0002/27/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0001/16/2008
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions21.0001/14/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0012/10/2007
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions42.0011/05/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/31/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/03/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions237.0008/15/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0008/13/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0002/19/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/22/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0010/30/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/24/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions18.0009/20/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions161.0007/11/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions57.0006/28/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions29.0005/17/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/26/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions19.0003/19/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions42.0003/12/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions21.0003/08/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions42.0003/05/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions38.0002/19/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions29.0001/11/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/26/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions196.0009/26/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions127.0009/18/2005
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0006/13/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/04/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/12/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0011/03/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/13/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/12/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/05/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/29/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0010/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/03/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/20/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0008/13/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0007/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0006/18/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/18/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0011/25/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions27.0010/29/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/03/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions50.0009/19/2001