As of May, 2024, a 1971-D Nickel, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $450.00, 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 $863.00 in the 02/03/2010 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: 316,144,800
Mint: Denver
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1971-D Nickel, Fs (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67450.00
MS-66+100.00
MS-6642.00
MS-65+22.00
MS-6516.00
MS-64+12.00
MS-6410.00
MS-63+8.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-624.00
MS-612.00
MS-602.00

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 State2.00450.0052.31

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 1971 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1971 Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.0036.00
1971-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.0080.00
1971-S Nickel (Proof)1.001.001.0010.00
1971 Nickel No S (Proof)N/AN/A825.001,850.00
1971 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.005,500.00
1971-S Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0014.00
1971-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.00215.00
1971 Nickel No S, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A850.002,150.00
1971 Nickel No S, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A950.004,500.00

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.

1971-D Nickel, Fs (Regular 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

$10.05

Lowest Sale Price
$863.00

Highest Sale Price
$284.98

Average Sale Price
$336.00

Most Recent Sale Price
47

Number of Sales
$13,394.16

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6710.05863.00284.98
MS-66+82.5082.5082.50
MS-669.05575.0076.16
MS-65+7.00184.0029.19
MS-646.007.006.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1971-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $863.00.

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 1971-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1971-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 48.45% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 23.71% / 16.49% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1971-D Nickel, FS (Regular 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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/15/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions114.0003/13/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0002/15/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions186.0006/06/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions104.0004/13/2022
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers552.0008/25/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions240.0002/17/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions288.0007/01/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0003/13/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/06/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions111.6301/11/2015
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections7.0011/30/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections43.5510/05/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections10.0509/21/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections9.0509/21/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections82.5009/14/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections21.0007/13/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions90.0006/16/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers452.3804/01/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers464.1303/18/2014
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers464.1303/04/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers475.8803/04/2014
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers405.3802/25/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections7.0002/23/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers464.1302/18/2014
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers464.1302/18/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers475.8802/04/2014
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers464.1302/04/2014
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers464.1302/04/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers493.5001/21/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers522.8801/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections15.0012/29/2013
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers458.2512/24/2013
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers458.2512/24/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers575.7512/24/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0011/17/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0008/08/2013
MS-64ICGGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0006/10/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections165.0006/02/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections215.0003/10/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections83.0012/30/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections83.0011/11/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions79.0009/03/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections105.0005/27/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0005/27/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections31.0005/06/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections107.0005/06/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0004/29/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections105.0004/22/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0004/22/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections105.0004/08/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/13/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0010/30/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0007/18/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/11/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0012/13/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0011/15/2010
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0006/17/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0009/02/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/02/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0004/30/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions86.0012/24/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions50.0011/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0010/29/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0008/13/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0001/08/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC46.0007/04/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0004/10/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC46.0004/03/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0003/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0003/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0002/15/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0012/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0005/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions170.0005/11/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC46.0004/11/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions75.0002/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0001/03/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0010/06/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0009/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0006/09/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0005/05/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions7.0002/11/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0008/13/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0008/13/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions125.0011/12/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0011/12/2002
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0009/24/2002