As of May, 2024, a 1886 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $650.00 and $9,000.00, 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 $8,400.00 in the 08/20/2019 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 4,290
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Five Cents 1883-1913

1886 Nickel, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+9,000.00
MS-677,500.00
MS-66+3,250.00
MS-662,500.00
MS-65+1,500.00
MS-651,250.00
MS-64+1,000.00
MS-64900.00
MS-63+850.00
MS-63800.00
MS-62+750.00
MS-62700.00
MS-61650.00

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 State650.009,000.002,357.69

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 1886 Liberty 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1886 Nickel (Regular Strike)125.001,350.001,500.0075,000.00
1886 Nickel (Proof)400.00475.00500.0022,500.00
1886 Nickel RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike)325.00750.001,850.003,250.00

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.

1886 Nickel, Cam (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$834.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,290.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,768.07
Average Sale Price
$2,280.00
Most Recent Sale Price
43
Number of Sales
$76,027.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+5,875.008,400.007,314.06
MS-672,530.008,225.004,857.28
MS-66+2,173.753,565.002,869.38
MS-66834.003,290.001,768.07
MS-65518.001,495.00881.82
MS-64437.00805.00590.66
MS-63575.00575.00575.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1886 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67+ having the highest max price $8,400.00.

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 1886 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1886 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.74% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Legend Rare Coin Auctions with 12.04% / 10.19% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1886 Nickel, CAM (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-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2511/02/2023
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0005/25/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0001/11/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers780.0012/13/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,280.0006/17/2022
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,875.0005/26/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0004/13/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0003/27/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/16/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,645.0012/16/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0011/30/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,343.7510/28/2021
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0007/15/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers600.0004/15/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,300.0002/25/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions870.0001/06/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0010/28/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7505/14/2020
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5003/26/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/12/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,173.7512/12/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,637.5009/26/2019
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0008/20/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers780.0009/13/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3801/04/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers564.0008/03/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,760.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions505.2501/06/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,351.2512/17/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions910.6306/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/26/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0004/26/2015
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers940.0002/06/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0008/05/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/27/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/08/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,498.0010/28/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions881.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,056.0010/18/2012
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers862.5008/04/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers8,225.0006/29/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,035.0003/22/2012
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC920.0003/19/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0012/08/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,380.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0009/06/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0008/11/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0008/11/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/27/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0012/02/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/27/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0003/24/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0003/24/2010
MS-65PCGSStack's805.0001/26/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC598.0011/30/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions876.0009/11/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC736.0004/09/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0012/04/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/01/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,200.0011/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0007/12/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0003/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0001/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/29/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,933.0010/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/13/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0008/23/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena805.0008/16/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0008/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/13/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0007/07/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0012/09/2005
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries2,875.0009/19/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,121.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0007/25/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,064.0006/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/04/2005
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena3,795.0004/07/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/24/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities600.0001/10/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/18/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0006/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0011/07/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions437.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0007/26/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0007/26/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions834.0007/02/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions851.0003/20/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0012/17/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/21/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0011/15/2001

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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