As of May, 2024, a 1895 Nickel in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $225.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $250.00 and $85,000.00, 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 $73,437.50 in the 05/16/2019 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, 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 (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6885,000.00
MS-67+12,500.00
MS-675,000.00
MS-66+1,100.00
MS-66800.00
MS-65+700.00
MS-65550.00
MS-64+500.00
MS-64450.00
MS-63+400.00
MS-63350.00
MS-62+325.00
MS-62300.00
MS-61275.00
MS-60250.00
AU-58+225.00
AU-58175.00
AU-55+160.00
AU-55150.00

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 State250.0085,000.007,233.33
About Uncirculated150.00225.00177.50

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 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, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0015,000.00
1895 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A300.0017,500.00

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 (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

$1.40

Lowest Sale Price
$881.25

Highest Sale Price
$303.34

Average Sale Price
$400.00

Most Recent Sale Price
102

Number of Sales
$30,940.82

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-686,600.0073,437.5029,079.17
MS-671,645.005,875.002,935.00
MS-66+940.001,057.50988.96
MS-66446.502,040.00942.62
MS-65+540.50540.50540.50
MS-65138.001,495.00504.81
MS-64+382.00382.00382.00
MS-641.40881.25303.34
MS-63127.00661.00233.36
MS-62132.00240.00171.07
MS-61132.00161.00147.67
MS-6092.00216.00158.50
AU-55107.00107.00107.00
PO-1312.00312.00312.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1895 Nickel (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $73,437.50.

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 (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1895 Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.18% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 9.18% / 7.87% 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 (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-62PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0005/17/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0004/02/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions240.0003/29/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/01/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0002/20/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions606.0002/01/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/11/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0012/18/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0012/14/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0011/13/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0011/09/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions624.0010/19/2022
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers312.0009/28/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions312.0008/24/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0007/13/2022
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers480.0005/18/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/20/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0003/23/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions456.0003/21/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0012/29/2021
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions216.0012/22/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0012/01/2021
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0012/01/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions384.0011/10/2021
MS-65PCGSScotsman472.0011/05/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0010/13/2021
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions186.0010/04/2021
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers312.0009/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0009/08/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0009/08/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions600.0007/14/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/16/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0005/16/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0005/12/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers264.0003/31/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0012/16/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0010/21/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/17/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0009/27/2020
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions186.0009/09/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC435.0008/30/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0007/26/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0006/07/2020
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0003/15/2020
MS-64PCGSKagin's396.0003/02/2020
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions969.3812/12/2019
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers168.0009/18/2019
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers480.0009/04/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/05/2019
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions73,437.5005/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/01/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0003/16/2019
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers6,600.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0001/30/2019
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers504.0001/30/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/09/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions132.0012/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0012/12/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/17/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/29/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0007/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/29/2018
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC325.0003/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0011/02/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/26/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's269.0009/05/2017
MS-65PCGSBonham's351.0009/05/2017
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers470.0009/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0008/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0008/22/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers705.0006/21/2017
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers823.0006/05/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5004/26/2017
MS-64PCGSKagin's558.1303/09/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0002/07/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions446.5001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0011/21/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/20/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions540.5008/02/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2503/03/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.2503/01/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.2501/17/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC536.0101/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2509/15/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/16/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0008/04/2015
MS-65NGCScotsman460.0007/24/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions446.5007/21/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers881.2507/20/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5005/31/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7505/31/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/10/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2502/01/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers305.5001/27/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0001/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions587.5001/07/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7511/09/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0011/09/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6311/02/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2510/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/05/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections249.7008/03/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections491.5708/03/2014
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC550.0007/20/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0006/04/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0006/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/23/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7504/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/23/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0004/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.2503/31/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions458.2503/24/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers276.1302/11/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers276.1301/28/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers276.1301/14/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers481.7512/24/2013
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC411.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers270.2512/10/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers223.2512/10/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions259.0012/02/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,028.0010/28/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0009/25/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers652.1307/27/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers263.2007/27/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions441.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0006/05/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0004/24/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions306.0004/24/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions470.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers300.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers294.0002/22/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions247.0001/21/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions306.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections358.0012/23/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0010/28/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions295.0010/18/2012
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions293.0007/12/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers466.4807/01/2012
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers518.1807/01/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers316.0003/22/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions138.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0012/19/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0011/08/2011
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections216.0010/23/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers748.0008/15/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers316.0008/15/2011
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers633.0008/13/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0008/11/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/27/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions446.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers414.0003/31/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/17/2011
MS-66NGCStack's805.0001/26/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena316.0001/03/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/20/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/02/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0011/03/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions291.0010/27/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/22/2010
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions184.0009/22/2010
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions219.0009/22/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/22/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0006/02/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/28/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/26/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions661.0003/24/2010
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC633.0001/21/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/06/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0012/28/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC334.0012/21/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/31/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0007/31/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0004/06/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0004/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions311.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCStack's518.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2009
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions161.0010/29/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/30/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions219.0007/16/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions207.0007/07/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC587.0006/05/2008
MS-64PCGSStack's300.0005/21/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0004/23/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/23/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena300.0002/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0002/20/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions532.0002/11/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0011/14/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0010/15/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC621.0008/27/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0008/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/05/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions570.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions265.0003/26/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0002/20/2007
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers184.0002/13/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/09/2007
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC207.0010/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/24/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0009/20/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0009/19/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0009/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers863.0005/30/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/01/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0004/11/2006
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC552.0004/03/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/08/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions207.0001/24/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0001/09/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/01/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0012/19/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,200.0012/06/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0011/09/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions233.0011/07/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/07/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR750.0010/06/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/26/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/26/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2005
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC176.0006/27/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0004/27/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0002/28/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/29/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0011/04/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions500.0011/04/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/13/2004
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions138.0006/07/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers207.0006/02/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/10/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions534.0004/14/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions184.0003/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions224.0011/17/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0011/17/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0011/07/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0011/07/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions426.0009/22/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0009/01/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0008/06/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions201.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/11/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0005/05/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions414.0002/26/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0002/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0001/08/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions138.0011/21/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0007/30/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/28/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions506.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0002/24/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers437.0002/18/2002
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers132.0002/18/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0002/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0011/21/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions195.0007/18/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions152.0006/06/2001
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers207.0005/28/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions410.0004/05/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/04/2001
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers604.0010/02/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0010/01/2000
AU-55PCIHeritage Auctions107.0006/07/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/01/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0008/30/1999
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries1,045.0006/01/1998
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries1,650.0002/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena440.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEStack's495.0010/01/1992
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena440.0003/01/1988
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.4006/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery3.5005/01/1941