As of May, 2024, a 1997-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 $288.00 in the 05/27/2003 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Felix Schlag
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 2,796,678
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

1997-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 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-P Nickel SMS, FS (Special Strike)N/AN/A40.00500.00
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-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

$9.50

Lowest Sale Price
$288.00

Highest Sale Price
$52.36

Average Sale Price
$25.00

Most Recent Sale Price
55

Number of Sales
$2,879.61

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-709.50288.0052.36
MS-693.0026.0014.63

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1997-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-69 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $288.00.

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-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1997-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 52.04% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 27.55% / 19.39% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1997-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-70PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/02/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0010/19/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections9.5010/19/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections40.0010/05/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0008/17/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections15.0007/06/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections17.1107/06/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/15/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0004/13/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0003/02/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/10/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections31.0010/27/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections25.0010/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/21/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections27.0007/07/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0005/19/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0005/12/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0005/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections26.0003/10/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0002/17/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0002/03/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0001/27/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections17.0012/09/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections18.0010/28/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/22/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0002/10/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections12.0001/15/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/05/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections72.0007/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0007/18/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions36.0007/11/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0001/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0011/29/2010
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/25/2010
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions36.0011/23/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions16.0010/19/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0010/19/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/19/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0008/17/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0006/17/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0005/20/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0004/23/2009
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC39.0001/27/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions25.0001/21/2009
MS-70ICGDavid Lawrence RC23.0012/18/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/12/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions69.0003/31/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0002/18/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions12.0002/06/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/23/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0011/15/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/20/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0007/23/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions14.0007/02/2007
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC87.0005/29/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/07/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0004/18/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0004/18/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions23.0003/14/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions41.0001/17/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/15/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0011/15/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/07/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/31/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/24/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0004/05/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions86.0002/26/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/08/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/02/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/14/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/29/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/18/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0009/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0012/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/19/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0009/17/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0009/03/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions48.0008/27/2003
MS-70PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers288.0005/27/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions7.0002/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0011/05/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions12.0010/29/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/01/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0008/20/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions13.0008/06/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0003/27/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/16/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/09/2000