As of May, 2024, a 1983-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 $1,840.00 in the 08/15/2007 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: 3,279,126
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1983-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-7085.00
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 State3.0085.009.83
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 1983 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1983-P Nickel (Regular Strike)1.001.002.001,000.00
1983-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00400.00
1983-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.0014,000.00
1983-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22.007,500.00

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.

1983-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
$210.00

Highest Sale Price
$23.14

Average Sale Price
$210.00

Most Recent Sale Price
74

Number of Sales
$1,712.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7021.001,840.00295.50
MS-696.00210.0023.14
MS-689.0053.0020.00
MS-664.004.004.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1983-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 $1,840.00.

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 1983-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1983-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.60% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 14.29% / 10.32% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1983-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 Auctions51.0011/24/2021
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers216.0008/25/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0011/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0011/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0011/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0010/10/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/26/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0009/05/2017
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC52.0005/15/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0004/11/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0001/10/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0007/27/2016
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions282.0005/24/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8802/14/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7501/10/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0010/06/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0009/29/2015
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0009/06/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7508/11/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7508/04/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5007/28/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2507/21/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5007/14/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5007/07/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/10/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/26/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5004/19/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/12/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5004/12/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0004/05/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2504/05/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0003/31/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0003/24/2015
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections319.0011/02/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0009/21/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections12.0007/20/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/15/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections40.0002/16/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections10.0011/24/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections644.0010/06/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections550.0007/14/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0007/11/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0006/05/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0010/07/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/13/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/06/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/16/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0007/09/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/09/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/02/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/29/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0006/25/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/18/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/21/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/14/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/30/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections770.0003/11/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections72.0002/19/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections40.0002/19/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections14.0010/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0007/11/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/05/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/05/2011
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions74.0009/16/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/14/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0008/12/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0008/05/2009
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC18.0004/21/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0012/08/2008
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC21.0012/01/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/27/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0001/28/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0008/15/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/12/2007
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/18/2006
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/07/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0004/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/24/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0008/22/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/25/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/18/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/25/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions13.0009/22/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0009/01/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/26/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0005/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0003/29/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0002/18/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0011/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/24/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0011/26/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions14.0010/01/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/11/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0004/17/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions24.0004/10/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions9.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0003/27/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0003/20/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0010/17/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/17/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions28.0005/16/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0012/07/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0011/16/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0011/09/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/26/2000
MS-66PCIHeritage Auctions4.0006/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0004/21/2000