As of May, 2024, a 1997-P Nickel SMS, FS in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $40.00 and $500.00, 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 $1,006.00 in the 12/09/2005 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 25,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

1997-P Nickel Sms, Fs (Special Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-70500.00
MS-69180.00
MS-68+130.00
MS-68120.00
MS-67+100.00
MS-6785.00
MS-66+68.00
MS-6660.00
MS-65+52.00
MS-6550.00
MS-64+45.00
MS-6445.00
MS-63+40.00
MS-6340.00

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 State40.00500.00108.21

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 1997 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1997-P Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.00110.00
1997-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.0015.00
1997-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof)3.003.003.0030.00
1997-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.00800.00
1997-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.003,250.00

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.

1997-P Nickel Sms, Fs (Special Strike) – 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

$32.00

Lowest Sale Price
$322.00

Highest Sale Price
$155.28

Average Sale Price
$139.00

Most Recent Sale Price
83

Number of Sales
$12,887.96

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-70156.001,006.00430.09
MS-6932.00322.00155.28
MS-6892.00161.00122.69
FR-2400.00400.00400.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1997-P Nickel SMS, FS (Special Strike) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $1,006.00.

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 1997-P Nickel SMS, FS (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1997-P Nickel SMS, FS (Special Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.37% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 12.41% / 5.11% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1997-P Nickel SMS, FS (Special Strike) 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-69PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0002/15/2023
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions186.0010/19/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0009/14/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/24/2022
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions192.0006/06/2022
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions420.0005/09/2022
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions312.0005/09/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0002/23/2022
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions360.0002/02/2022
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0012/15/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions210.0009/15/2021
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers228.0008/25/2021
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions156.0007/21/2021
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions168.0006/30/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions107.0004/21/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0010/21/2020
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/25/2020
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0009/11/2019
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions94.0006/26/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0006/16/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0006/05/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0009/12/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0008/22/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions99.0008/08/2018
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0012/26/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/29/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/16/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/09/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0004/18/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0003/14/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5002/07/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions114.0001/24/2017
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions94.0012/27/2016
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions176.2512/27/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/27/2016
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions99.0010/18/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0009/20/2016
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0007/12/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5003/01/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/31/2016
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC170.0012/13/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5007/14/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/05/2015
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions117.5002/10/2015
MS-69NGCGreat Collections36.7811/30/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5011/09/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2511/02/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections244.2011/02/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections79.9410/26/2014
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions199.7510/08/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions158.6309/22/2014
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions135.1309/22/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections303.6009/21/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections115.5008/03/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections171.6407/20/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections145.3007/13/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0006/16/2014
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions499.3806/04/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3806/02/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions123.3806/02/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/02/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections132.0306/01/2014
MS-70NONEGreat Collections594.0010/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections570.0010/06/2013
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections198.0009/01/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections633.0003/31/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections121.0003/31/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections121.0002/17/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0002/11/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0002/11/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/11/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0007/20/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections139.0006/24/2012
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC154.0005/17/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections32.0004/29/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections660.0003/18/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/30/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/13/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/02/2010
MS-69PCGSBowers & Merena196.0006/17/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/28/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/28/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/15/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/03/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/18/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/04/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/03/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/26/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/05/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions431.0007/31/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2009
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena662.0003/01/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/08/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC109.0010/30/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions489.0009/01/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0008/21/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/07/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/26/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/20/2008
MS-69PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers252.0002/13/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0008/20/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0007/18/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0005/28/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0005/21/2007
MS-69ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/15/2007
FR-2PCGSStack's400.0011/07/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/19/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/06/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions60.0003/29/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0002/27/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/29/2006
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena1,006.0012/09/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/24/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2005
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0011/04/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0009/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0009/22/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0009/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0009/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0009/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions260.0008/06/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0003/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0002/26/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0002/12/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0001/29/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0001/13/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0001/13/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2002
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0007/27/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0005/08/2002