As of May, 2024, a 2005-P Nickel Bison in circulated condition is worth $1.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $1,100.00, 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 $998.75 in the 01/06/2016 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Joe Fitzgerald/Jamie Franki
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 448,320,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

2005-P Nickel Bison (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-671,100.00
MS-66+110.00
MS-6648.00
MS-65+32.00
MS-6525.00
MS-64+16.00
MS-6412.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-635.00
FR-21.00
PO-11.00

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 State5.001,100.00150.44
Poor, Fair, and About Good1.001.001.00

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 2005 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
2005-S Nickel Western Waters, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1.0024.00
2005-P Nickel Bison Satin Finish (Special Strike)N/AN/A2.006,000.00
2005-D Nickel Bison Satin Finish (Special Strike)N/AN/A2.00700.00
2005-D Nickel Bison (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.00175.00
2005-P Nickel Western Waters Satin Finish (Special Strike)N/AN/A2.007,000.00
2005-D Nickel Speared Bison (Regular Strike)3.0095.00120.001,050.00
2005-D Nickel Western Waters Satin Finish (Special Strike)N/AN/A3.001,350.00
2005-P Nickel Western Waters (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.001,650.00
2005-D Nickel Western Waters (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.001,100.00
2005-S Nickel Bison, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1.0030.00

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.

2005-P Nickel Bison (Regular 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

$14.00

Lowest Sale Price
$41.00

Highest Sale Price
$25.17

Average Sale Price
$41.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$151.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67998.75998.75998.75
MS-6623.0037.0030.00
MS-65+14.0041.0025.17
MS-647.0030.0017.00
PO-18.008.008.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 2005-P Nickel Bison (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $998.75.

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 2005-P Nickel Bison (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 2005-P Nickel Bison (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 46.67% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 26.67% / 26.67% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 2005-P Nickel Bison (Regular 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-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC13.0001/01/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/06/2016
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections41.0003/09/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/09/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections8.0005/06/2012
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections16.0006/12/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0010/27/2008
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/27/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0010/27/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0010/27/2008
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC30.0008/28/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC23.0005/22/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions21.0012/12/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/09/2006