As of May, 2024, a 1990-S Nickel, DCAM in circulated condition is worth $3.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $30.00, 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 $920.00 in the 04/28/2010 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: 3,299,559
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1990-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-7030.00
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 State3.0030.006.78
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 1990 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1990-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.0060.00
1990-P Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.0030.00
1990-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.001,500.00
1990-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.002,850.00

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.

1990-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

$3.00

Lowest Sale Price
$920.00

Highest Sale Price
$57.08

Average Sale Price
$750.00

Most Recent Sale Price
68

Number of Sales
$3,881.63

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7012.00489.0086.35
MS-693.00920.0057.08

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1990-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-69 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $920.00.

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 1990-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1990-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.00% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 16.00% / 16.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1990-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-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC750.0001/04/2015
MS-70NGCGreat Collections20.0011/02/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0010/19/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/15/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections56.6506/15/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections82.5004/20/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0003/02/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections10.0001/12/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0010/20/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0009/01/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections55.0009/01/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0008/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections99.0007/21/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/20/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0004/29/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections64.0003/31/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/24/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/03/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/29/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/14/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/30/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions20.0004/23/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions38.0004/20/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections138.0003/11/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections121.0007/31/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections121.0006/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0006/06/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0002/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0002/28/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/25/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions920.0004/28/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions518.0002/03/2010
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0001/04/2010
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions40.0012/28/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/31/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0006/17/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0006/03/2009
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC18.0004/27/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/06/2009
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC21.0012/01/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions12.0001/21/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0001/14/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0012/19/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0010/15/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0008/15/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/23/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0010/11/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0004/05/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/22/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/03/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/18/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/13/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/11/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0006/22/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0010/20/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0010/11/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0009/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0006/30/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0005/05/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions32.0003/31/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0011/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/16/2003
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/29/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0001/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0011/25/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions14.0010/01/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions14.0008/20/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0003/27/2002
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0001/25/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/09/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/26/2000