As of May, 2024, a 2005-S Nickel Bison, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1.00 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 $546.00 in the 08/29/2005 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Joe Fitzgerald/Jamie Franki
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 3,344,679
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Jefferson Five Cents 1965 to Date

2005-S Nickel Bison, 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-6914.00
MS-68+3.00
MS-682.00
MS-67+1.00
MS-671.00

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 State1.0030.008.50

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-P Nickel Bison (Regular Strike)1.001.005.001,100.00
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

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-S Nickel Bison, 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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$546.00

Highest Sale Price
$54.56

Average Sale Price
$40.00

Most Recent Sale Price
177

Number of Sales
$9,657.10

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-707.00546.0054.56
MS-696.00155.0021.96
MS-6827.0050.0036.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 2005-S Nickel Bison, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-68 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $546.00.

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 2005-S Nickel Bison, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 2005-S Nickel Bison, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.02% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 32.33% / 8.65% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 2005-S Nickel Bison, 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-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC40.0007/17/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0012/12/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.7506/24/2018
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0001/29/2018
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0010/19/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections17.0009/21/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections45.0009/21/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections34.0108/17/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections15.0008/03/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections9.0006/29/2014
MS-70ICGGreat Collections8.0906/15/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0005/18/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections33.0004/13/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/24/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0003/02/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections30.0003/02/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections88.0003/02/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections43.0002/23/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/16/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections36.0002/09/2014
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections22.0001/26/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0001/26/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0001/19/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections15.0001/12/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections8.0001/05/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections7.0012/29/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections7.5012/29/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0012/29/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/18/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions27.0011/18/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0011/10/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections27.0010/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0009/29/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections16.0009/22/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections16.0009/15/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.0008/25/2013
MS-70ICGGreat Collections10.0008/18/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/21/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0007/15/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections21.0007/14/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections15.0007/14/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections10.0007/14/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections44.0005/19/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions78.0004/29/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections34.0004/21/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections36.0003/31/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections42.0003/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/10/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections47.0002/17/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections46.0001/13/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections36.0011/25/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections26.0011/11/2012
MS-70ICGGreat Collections7.0010/28/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections31.0010/28/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0010/21/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections6.0009/30/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections16.0009/02/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections66.0008/26/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/15/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/01/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections8.0006/10/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections61.0005/27/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections24.0005/27/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions26.0005/21/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/21/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0005/13/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections19.0005/13/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections21.0005/06/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/30/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections35.0004/29/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections34.0004/22/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0004/20/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/13/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/09/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0004/08/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.0004/08/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.0004/08/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections37.0004/08/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions34.0004/06/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.0004/01/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0003/30/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions28.0003/30/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions28.0003/26/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections61.0003/25/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.0003/25/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions26.0003/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/12/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections40.0003/11/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections66.0003/11/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections27.0003/11/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions30.0003/09/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions23.0003/05/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions26.0003/05/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/05/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions24.0003/02/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions22.0002/27/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections28.0002/26/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions26.0002/24/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions30.0002/20/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections66.0002/19/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions36.0002/17/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections66.0002/12/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/10/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/06/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0001/22/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections66.0001/22/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections18.0001/08/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/02/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections66.0011/27/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions22.0011/25/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions23.0011/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/21/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections55.0011/20/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/17/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections45.0010/16/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/10/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0010/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/03/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/30/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections16.0009/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0009/12/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions30.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/05/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions127.0008/29/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections27.0008/07/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions50.0007/18/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections10.0006/05/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections10.0005/29/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections6.0005/15/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections13.0005/15/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections9.0005/08/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections15.0004/24/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/07/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0012/20/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/25/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0009/20/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0002/15/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0002/15/2010
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions38.0012/28/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0012/21/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/19/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0009/30/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions109.0008/26/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0007/29/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0006/29/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0006/17/2009
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions56.0006/10/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions44.0006/03/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions36.0006/03/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions39.0004/29/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions64.0004/01/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions54.0004/01/2009
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/26/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions18.0001/21/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/19/2009
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/19/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions37.0001/19/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/12/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions16.0001/12/2009
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC24.0001/08/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions14.0001/07/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions15.0001/05/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/31/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0012/29/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/24/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions12.0012/22/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions10.0012/17/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/15/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions35.0011/03/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/29/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0010/22/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0010/08/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/08/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/01/2008
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0007/21/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/14/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC15.0007/10/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0007/02/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions11.0006/25/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0006/23/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions54.0005/26/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0005/15/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0004/09/2008
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC58.0004/07/2008
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions39.0003/31/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/26/2008
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC311.0003/06/2008
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0002/27/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0001/30/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions39.0001/23/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC17.0001/03/2008
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/19/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/14/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions13.0010/15/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/15/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0010/15/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions31.0010/10/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0008/20/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0008/15/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/18/2007
MS-69ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0007/18/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0007/16/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0007/16/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0007/16/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0007/16/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions59.0007/02/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0007/02/2007
MS-69ANACSDavid Lawrence RC12.0005/07/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions54.0004/18/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions81.0004/11/2007
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/19/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions63.0003/14/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0003/07/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0002/19/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions54.0001/31/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/24/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions54.0001/22/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0001/17/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions23.0001/15/2007
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions47.0012/13/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions35.0012/11/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0012/06/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions49.0011/22/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0011/20/2006
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0011/15/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions75.0011/13/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions57.0011/06/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions54.0011/01/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0011/01/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0010/30/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions34.0010/25/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/23/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions13.0010/18/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0010/18/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions48.0010/16/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions39.0010/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0010/11/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0010/09/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions42.0010/04/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/02/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions39.0009/27/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0009/20/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0009/18/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions54.0009/13/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions45.0008/28/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions75.0008/06/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions69.0008/02/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/10/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0006/26/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions127.0006/14/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0006/12/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/05/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions98.0003/29/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions92.0002/22/2006
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions150.0002/15/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/07/2005
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0009/05/2005
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC546.0008/29/2005