As of May, 2024, a 1976-S Nickel, DCAM in circulated condition is worth $3.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $650.00, 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 $4,230.00 in the 04/26/2015 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: 4,149,730
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1976-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-70650.00
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 State3.00650.0041.22
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 1976 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1976 Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00200.00
1976-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00175.00
1976 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.003,500.00
1976-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.003,500.00

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.

1976-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

$6.00

Lowest Sale Price
$357.00

Highest Sale Price
$26.21

Average Sale Price
$11.00

Most Recent Sale Price
156

Number of Sales
$4,088.01

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7011.004,230.00873.93
MS-696.00357.0026.21
MS-686.0060.0019.29
MS-673.0019.0010.83
MS-666.0013.009.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1976-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-66 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $4,230.00.

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 1976-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1976-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 76.41% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 12.82% / 9.74% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1976-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-70PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/09/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/12/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0010/26/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/06/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0003/30/2022
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11.0012/02/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/09/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0011/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions246.0009/05/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3808/10/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0007/07/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/06/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/06/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0009/20/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/16/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0007/12/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0006/07/2015
MS-70PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,350.0006/01/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0004/26/2015
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0012/14/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/02/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0110/26/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/20/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections31.0007/06/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0006/15/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0005/11/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0004/13/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0009/01/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections16.0006/30/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0012/02/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0011/11/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections6.0011/11/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0009/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0009/09/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0006/21/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/11/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/04/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0004/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions99.0004/27/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/27/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections11.0003/11/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/05/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/06/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/20/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/13/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/09/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/06/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0012/23/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections14.0011/27/2011
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections17.0009/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0008/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0005/23/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/23/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/16/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/16/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0005/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0002/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0002/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0001/31/2011
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions36.0012/28/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/19/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/12/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0007/01/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0005/11/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0001/26/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0001/19/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0001/15/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC357.0001/05/2009
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC23.0012/01/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0012/01/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0009/04/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/28/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0003/31/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions11.0003/26/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/26/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0003/24/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0003/24/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0003/17/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0002/27/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0002/25/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/06/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0002/04/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/30/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/28/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/23/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/21/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0001/16/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0011/01/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/15/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/07/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/26/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0011/15/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/30/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0009/19/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0007/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0007/03/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/28/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0006/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/21/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/19/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/14/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/07/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0005/31/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0005/29/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0005/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0005/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/14/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0005/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/07/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/03/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/30/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/23/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0004/19/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/16/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0004/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/09/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0004/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/02/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/29/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0003/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/22/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/19/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/15/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0003/12/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0003/08/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0003/05/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/13/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0012/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/07/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/06/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/17/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/03/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0007/18/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/05/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/29/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0012/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/15/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0012/13/2004
MS-69ICGDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0011/17/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0009/13/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0009/13/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0004/14/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/04/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0008/06/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0007/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/18/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0001/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0011/19/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0010/15/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/03/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0012/07/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0012/07/2000