As of May, 2024, a 1895 Nickel, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $17,500.00, 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 $26,437.50 in the 06/29/2012 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: 2,062
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Five Cents 1883-1913

1895 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-6717,500.00
MS-66+10,000.00
MS-666,500.00
MS-65+1,750.00
MS-65800.00
MS-64+650.00
MS-64500.00
MS-63+450.00
MS-63400.00
MS-62+375.00
MS-62350.00
MS-61325.00
MS-60300.00

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 State300.0017,500.003,069.23

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 1895 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1895 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.00235.00250.0022,500.00
1895 Nickel (Proof)150.00225.00250.0085,000.00
1895 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0015,000.00

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.

1895 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$489.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,955.00

Highest Sale Price
$870.95

Average Sale Price
$765.00

Most Recent Sale Price
35

Number of Sales
$30,483.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-678,400.0026,437.5016,696.88
MS-66+8,225.008,225.008,225.00
MS-66661.007,931.253,563.93
MS-65+1,880.001,880.001,880.00
MS-65489.001,955.00870.95
MS-64242.00480.00363.27
MS-63223.25299.00262.61

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1895 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 $26,437.50.

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 1895 Nickel, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1895 Nickel, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.91% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 10.23% / 7.95% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1895 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-64NGCStack's Bowers456.0004/12/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions480.0008/03/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/27/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7501/27/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC765.0001/23/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0010/10/2021
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,225.0005/27/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers288.0003/10/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0001/20/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0001/06/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers336.0011/18/2020
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC690.0010/18/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10,800.0008/09/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions336.0008/05/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,700.0005/14/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/29/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0002/23/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/12/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/12/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2509/26/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/28/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/28/2019
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,640.0010/28/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0003/29/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/22/2018
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions21,150.0012/14/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0009/07/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,760.0008/01/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions223.2506/20/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0004/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5003/21/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,880.0003/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/01/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3801/07/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,055.0010/31/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections3,740.0006/22/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7504/23/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections869.0004/20/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5001/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions823.0009/25/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0006/05/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0002/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers705.0011/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0010/18/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers26,437.5006/29/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0005/30/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/18/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,955.0011/15/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/11/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/03/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's575.0008/08/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/06/2010
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC263.0001/22/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/12/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC805.0001/05/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC821.0006/05/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena748.0006/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/28/2008
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC679.0007/16/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/05/2007
MS-65PCGSStack's575.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena541.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena575.0002/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/07/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/27/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/23/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,783.0011/30/2004
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC690.0011/28/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0008/18/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0003/29/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0009/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0009/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions242.0004/23/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/08/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions250.0005/30/2001