As of May, 2024, a 2002-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 $1,880.00 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: 3,211,995
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

2002-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 2002 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
2002-P Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.0040.00
2002-D Nickel (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.0036.00
2002-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.003,500.00
2002-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.003,350.00

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.

2002-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

$15.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,880.00

Highest Sale Price
$82.12

Average Sale Price
$22.00

Most Recent Sale Price
59

Number of Sales
$4,844.80

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7015.001,880.0082.12
MS-696.0028.0014.88
MS-6813.0014.0013.50
MS-678.0022.0015.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 2002-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-67 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $1,880.00.

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 2002-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 2002-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.17% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 30.83% / 15.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 2002-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 Collections22.0012/28/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0012/14/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections31.0011/30/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections22.0011/16/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections22.0011/09/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/02/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections63.8010/05/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/27/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0007/27/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections16.0006/15/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/15/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections37.0004/13/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections20.0004/13/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections440.0004/06/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/24/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0003/02/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/02/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections25.0010/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0009/29/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections16.0009/15/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/21/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections16.0006/30/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0005/19/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/24/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0003/17/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/01/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections15.0012/09/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections17.0012/09/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections19.0010/28/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0009/30/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections7.0009/30/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections26.0005/06/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections50.0004/15/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections13.0004/08/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections15.0004/08/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections15.0003/18/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections42.0003/11/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0002/27/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections19.0002/26/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0002/24/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections24.0009/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/05/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions38.0007/18/2011
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0001/25/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0006/17/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0006/11/2009
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/21/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions92.0008/11/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions57.0008/06/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions11.0007/14/2008
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC52.0005/01/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions25.0004/23/2008
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC39.0003/06/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0003/05/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0002/27/2008
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC52.0001/28/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions64.0001/16/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/20/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions29.0007/18/2007
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC58.0005/29/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0002/19/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions29.0001/15/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions26.0001/15/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions33.0012/06/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0010/25/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions34.0010/04/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/02/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0009/27/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0008/30/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0008/28/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0008/23/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions66.0007/26/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions75.0007/24/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions51.0007/19/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/11/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/10/2006
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0007/05/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions51.0006/14/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0005/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0004/05/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/13/2006
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/12/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/11/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/07/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/17/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0007/18/2005
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC7.0003/28/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/28/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions10.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/01/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0010/25/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0010/06/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0006/30/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/19/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0008/13/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0007/16/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0006/04/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0004/16/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0002/19/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0001/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0001/15/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0012/10/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/26/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/29/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0010/29/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0010/29/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/15/2002