As of May, 2024, a 1973-S Nickel, DCAM in circulated condition is worth $3.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $4,250.00, 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 $2,702.50 in the 09/01/2014 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: 2,760,339
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1973-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-704,250.00
MS-6915.00
MS-68+9.00
MS-688.00
MS-67+6.00
MS-676.00
MS-66+5.00
MS-665.00
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 State3.004,250.00241.22
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 1973 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1973 Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00385.00
1973-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00300.00
1973 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.002,750.00
1973-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.002,750.00

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.

1973-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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$472.00

Highest Sale Price
$81.83

Average Sale Price
$31.00

Most Recent Sale Price
130

Number of Sales
$10,638.20

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7011.002,702.501,234.56
MS-697.00472.0081.83
MS-686.0042.0024.00
MS-6710.0010.0010.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1973-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-67 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $2,702.50.

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 1973-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1973-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.04% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 20.44% / 16.06% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1973-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-70PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,173.7501/27/2015
MS-69NGCGreat Collections31.0012/07/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0011/16/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/02/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections31.0010/05/2014
MS-70PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,702.5009/01/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections155.1007/13/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections31.0007/06/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections78.1007/06/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections78.1006/29/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections31.0006/22/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections12.0006/22/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0005/11/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0004/27/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections38.0002/09/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections86.9002/09/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections34.0002/02/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0006/30/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections136.0011/04/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections183.0010/28/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0010/14/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/27/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/16/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/09/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0003/23/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/09/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/05/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/27/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/20/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections61.0002/12/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/23/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections435.0012/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/24/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0009/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0008/22/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/01/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections66.0005/01/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0001/31/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0001/31/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0005/10/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0008/26/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/29/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/17/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC42.0005/28/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0002/02/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0012/18/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0012/01/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0003/31/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/27/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0002/25/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0001/16/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/14/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0001/14/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions51.0012/31/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/08/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0008/15/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0008/15/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/09/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions11.0007/18/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0006/18/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0006/18/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/18/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0006/04/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0005/16/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0005/14/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0005/14/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0005/07/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0005/07/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/07/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/26/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0002/05/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0011/15/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/30/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/09/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0009/25/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0009/18/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/14/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0008/02/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0006/28/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/08/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0002/20/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0001/16/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC52.0001/02/2006
MS-69PCIDavid Lawrence RC13.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0009/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/20/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC104.0006/13/2005
MS-69ICGDavid Lawrence RC14.0002/28/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/12/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0001/12/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0001/05/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/29/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0012/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0012/15/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0011/24/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions391.0011/17/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0011/10/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0009/13/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions21.0005/26/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0004/28/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0002/04/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0001/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0012/17/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0012/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0012/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0011/05/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0010/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0009/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0008/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/16/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions16.0010/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions66.0010/15/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions6.0004/03/2002