1980-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1980-S Nickel, DCAM in circulated condition is worth $3.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $85.00, 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 $1,528.00 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: 3,554,806

Mint: San Francisco

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1980-S Nickel, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-70	85.00
MS-69	10.00
MS-68+	9.00
MS-68	8.00
MS-67+	6.00
MS-67	6.00
MS-66+	5.00
MS-66	5.00
MS-65+	5.00
MS-65	5.00
MS-64+	4.00
MS-64	4.00
MS-63+	4.00
MS-63	4.00
MS-62+	3.00
MS-62	3.00
MS-61	3.00
MS-60	3.00
AU-58+	3.00
AU-58	3.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	3.00	85.00	9.56
About Uncirculated	3.00	3.00	3.00

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 1980 Jefferson Nickel. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1980-D Nickel (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1.00	42.00
1980-P Nickel (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1.00	45.00
1980-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2.00	250.00
1980-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2.00	275.00

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.

1980-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:

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$5.00

Lowest Sale Price

$102.00

Highest Sale Price

$17.61

Average Sale Price

$13.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$1,303.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-70	12.00	1,528.00	247.77
MS-69	5.00	102.00	17.61
MS-68	7.00	29.00	14.00
MS-66	10.00	10.00	10.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1980-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 $1,528.00.

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 1980-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1980-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.18% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 22.06% / 11.03% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1980-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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-70	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	100.73	07/17/2022
MS-70	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	76.00	10/03/2021
MS-70	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	67.50	08/08/2021
MS-70	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	87.00	07/11/2021
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	63.00	06/30/2021
MS-70	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	117.00	05/09/2021
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	13.00	06/16/2019
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	69.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	39.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	41.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	63.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	69.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	39.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	63.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	39.00	10/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	53.00	09/05/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	114.00	01/31/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	01/10/2017
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	74.00	08/09/2016
MS-70	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	100.00	08/01/2016
MS-70	NGC	Heritage Auctions	129.25	05/24/2016
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	64.00	05/03/2016
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	99.88	05/03/2016
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	99.88	02/14/2016
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	99.88	01/10/2016
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	105.75	01/06/2016
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	141.00	07/28/2015
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	176.25	07/14/2015
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	282.00	04/12/2015
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	446.50	04/05/2015
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	493.50	02/01/2015
MS-70	PCGS	Great Collections	321.20	12/21/2014
MS-70	PCGS	Great Collections	257.40	11/02/2014
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	6.00	09/21/2014
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	10.00	07/20/2014
MS-70	PCGS	Great Collections	223.30	06/15/2014
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	7.00	06/15/2014
MS-70	PCGS	Great Collections	406.00	11/17/2013
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	646.00	09/25/2013
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	7.00	07/28/2013
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	596.00	07/11/2013
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	10.00	06/30/2013
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,528.00	06/05/2013
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	382.00	04/24/2013
MS-70	PCGS	Great Collections	429.00	02/17/2013
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	9.00	07/01/2012
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	8.00	06/24/2012
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	15.00	04/30/2012
MS-70	PCGS	Great Collections	451.00	03/11/2012
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	02/17/2012
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	50.00	02/05/2012
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	16.00	12/23/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	12/16/2011
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	13.00	10/23/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	10/17/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	10/10/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/30/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/19/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/19/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/12/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/12/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/05/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	08/29/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	08/15/2011
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	431.00	08/11/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	08/08/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	08/08/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	08/01/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	08/01/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	05/16/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	05/02/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	04/25/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	03/28/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	03/21/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	03/21/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	17.00	03/07/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	16.00	03/07/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	30.00	02/28/2011
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	18.00	02/28/2011
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	374.00	01/05/2011
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	403.00	02/03/2010
MS-70	ICG	Heritage Auctions	84.00	09/16/2009
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	09/14/2009
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	690.00	05/01/2009
MS-68	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	11.00	04/30/2009
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	04/23/2009
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	03/19/2009
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	805.00	12/29/2008
MS-70	ICG	David Lawrence RC	23.00	12/18/2008
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	06/23/2008
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	06/05/2008
MS-70	ICG	Heritage Auctions	12.00	01/16/2008
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	08/15/2007
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	16.00	06/18/2007
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	16.00	05/14/2007
MS-70	ICG	Heritage Auctions	60.00	03/12/2007
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	14.00	12/18/2006
MS-70	ICG	Heritage Auctions	31.00	11/15/2006
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	14.00	09/18/2006
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	14.00	08/07/2006
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	14.00	07/31/2006
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	07/24/2006
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	18.00	05/15/2006
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	25.00	04/05/2006
MS-69	NGC	David Lawrence RC	14.00	03/06/2006
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	16.00	02/06/2006
MS-70	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	920.00	01/09/2006
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	5.00	12/19/2005
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	8.00	11/28/2005
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	16.00	11/07/2005
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	16.00	07/18/2005
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	10.00	01/26/2005
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	01/10/2005
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	01/03/2005
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	11/08/2004
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/22/2004
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	64.00	09/13/2004
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	102.00	05/10/2004
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	17.00	04/14/2004
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	19.00	09/24/2003
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	19.00	08/20/2003
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	08/06/2003
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	14.00	06/18/2003
MS-70	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	575.00	05/27/2003
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	13.00	11/19/2002
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	11/12/2002
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	9.00	11/05/2002
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	11.00	10/29/2002
MS-69	ICG	Heritage Auctions	15.00	10/29/2002
MS-70	ICG	Heritage Auctions	15.00	09/24/2002
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15.00	05/15/2002
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	04/03/2002
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	15.00	05/30/2001
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	18.00	12/07/2000
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	16.00	10/26/2000
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	17.00	07/13/2000

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