As of May, 2024, a 1970-S Nickel, DCAM in circulated condition is worth $3.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $400.00, 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 $587.00 in the 08/20/2003 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: 2,632,810
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1970-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-69400.00
MS-68+65.00
MS-6832.00
MS-67+20.00
MS-6717.00
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 State3.00400.0034.71
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 1970 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1970-S Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00725.00
1970-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00450.00
1970-S Nickel (Proof)1.001.001.0010.00
1970-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.0010,500.00
1970-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A32.003,850.00
1970-S Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1.0018.00

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.

1970-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

$13.00

Lowest Sale Price
$587.00

Highest Sale Price
$270.11

Average Sale Price
$228.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$12,694.97

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7023.0064.0033.40
MS-6913.00587.00270.11
MS-6813.0061.0030.32
MS-677.0041.0019.45
MS-667.0018.0011.20
PO-114.0014.0014.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1970-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $587.00.

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 1970-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1970-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 61.54% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 24.18% / 13.19% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1970-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-69PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0006/06/2022
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0010/21/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11.0005/05/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0009/05/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/18/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/17/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6308/09/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions207.9808/09/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions176.2505/24/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/07/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/10/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0002/03/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/16/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.0011/02/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections143.3611/02/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections17.0009/21/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections7.0009/14/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2509/04/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections32.0008/31/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections21.1007/13/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections14.0007/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections13.0006/29/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections110.0006/08/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0006/04/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5006/04/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections165.0006/01/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections16.0004/27/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections16.0003/02/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections16.0012/15/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections39.0010/06/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0009/25/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections61.0008/04/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections220.0008/04/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0007/11/2013
PO-1NONEGreat Collections14.0004/07/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections330.0010/14/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections253.0009/30/2012
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC47.0005/31/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/12/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections61.0012/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/22/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/08/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/03/2010
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC302.0010/05/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/31/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/01/2009
MS-69PCIDavid Lawrence RC19.0001/19/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0011/03/2008
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0003/24/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0001/21/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0001/21/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions24.0001/16/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions64.0012/31/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0012/03/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/15/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0007/16/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/05/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/29/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0001/15/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0012/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/23/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0008/28/2006
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0008/23/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/11/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0012/19/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/23/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions173.0011/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/26/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/08/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0012/08/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0001/12/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0011/17/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions587.0008/20/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0008/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0006/18/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0006/18/2003
MS-69PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers242.0005/27/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions27.0010/29/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions23.0009/24/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions13.0008/20/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0005/08/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions36.0009/19/2001