As of May, 2024, a 1912 Nickel in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $250.00 and $20,000.00, 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 $27,600.00 in the 09/01/2005 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 21.20 millimeters
Weight: 5.00 grams
Mintage: 2,145
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Series: Liberty Head Five Cents 1883-1913

1912 Nickel (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6820,000.00
MS-67+4,000.00
MS-672,750.00
MS-66+1,500.00
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

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 State250.0020,000.002,210.00

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 1912 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1912 Nickel (Regular Strike)10.00110.00120.004,000.00
1912-D Nickel (Regular Strike)10.00375.00400.0040,000.00
1912-S Nickel (Regular Strike)120.002,100.002,250.0012,500.00
1912 Nickel, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A300.0022,500.00

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.

1912 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$1.50
Lowest Sale Price
$504.00
Highest Sale Price
$273.42
Average Sale Price
$312.00
Most Recent Sale Price
83
Number of Sales
$22,693.72
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-684,230.0027,600.0011,787.80
MS-67+2,640.003,480.003,175.83
MS-671,175.009,200.002,244.51
MS-66408.004,025.00911.79
MS-65+432.00432.00432.00
MS-65299.001,093.00474.99
MS-64+312.00312.00312.00
MS-641.50504.00273.42
MS-63144.00384.00214.81
MS-62126.00250.00160.37
MS-61253.00253.00253.00
MS-6081.00150.00126.75
PO-1188.00188.00188.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1912 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 $27,600.00.

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 1912 Nickel (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1912 Nickel (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.33% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 13.53% / 7.59% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1912 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-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/12/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions360.0004/19/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/29/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0002/20/2023
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC625.0001/22/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions337.2001/16/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/11/2023
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0010/30/2022
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers384.0009/28/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/24/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0008/24/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions240.0007/27/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers240.0006/29/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers288.0006/29/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC300.0006/19/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers504.0006/17/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers312.0006/17/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers288.0006/17/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0004/20/2022
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers840.0002/15/2022
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers432.0001/12/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0012/01/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0012/01/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/24/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC300.0011/21/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/04/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC390.0009/26/2021
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC640.0009/12/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers660.0008/25/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0008/25/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers240.0007/28/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC221.0007/11/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0006/16/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/31/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/31/2021
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,407.5002/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0001/20/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0012/21/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/02/2020
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers384.0011/18/2020
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions210.0010/28/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/21/2020
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0010/04/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0006/17/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions348.0005/20/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0004/29/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0004/29/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC315.0003/15/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions384.0003/11/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions372.0001/08/2020
MS-67+PCGSStack's Bowers3,480.0011/20/2019
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions168.0010/25/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,620.0010/24/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0010/24/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0008/28/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/26/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions408.0006/19/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers360.0006/12/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0005/01/2019
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0005/01/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/01/2019
MS-67+NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/14/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions17,400.0001/14/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions969.3811/15/2018
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions126.0011/14/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/17/2018
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/03/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions204.0008/08/2018
MS-66PCGSScotsman1,064.0007/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/27/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0005/23/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0003/29/2018
MS-67NGCKagin's1,560.0003/08/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/09/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0011/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0011/02/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions492.0009/26/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's257.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers646.0009/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0008/29/2017
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0007/06/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/04/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions587.5002/16/2017
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers411.0002/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0001/31/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/24/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC251.0001/23/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/10/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions458.2501/04/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC425.0011/21/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0011/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2508/30/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions364.2508/23/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0008/02/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC425.0007/25/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.2505/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5004/19/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/17/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0001/10/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5010/28/2015
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers188.0009/14/2015
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0009/03/2015
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,821.2508/12/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions499.3807/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0005/12/2015
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers1,175.0002/06/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0001/18/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/07/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions493.5001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions246.7511/02/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.2510/06/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions165.6807/07/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions470.0006/04/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.2504/21/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions165.6803/24/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions176.2503/24/2014
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers632.1502/25/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers329.0002/11/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers323.1301/28/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers323.1301/14/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers258.5012/31/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2512/30/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers223.2512/10/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers346.6307/27/2013
PO-1NONEStack's Bowers188.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers358.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0003/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions705.0003/21/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers458.0002/22/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions188.0001/21/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions159.0001/14/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0001/09/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections220.0001/06/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers315.0001/01/2013
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers4,994.0001/01/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers282.0011/16/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions558.0010/18/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers276.1307/01/2012
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0006/29/2012
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers426.0005/31/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0001/03/2012
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC489.0012/05/2011
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/21/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,093.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers518.0011/15/2011
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections216.0010/16/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/13/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers184.0009/13/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0008/11/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2011
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers834.0006/01/2011
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0004/18/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0003/31/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers489.0003/31/2011
MS-63ANACSBowers & Merena207.0011/09/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena243.0011/09/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/27/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0009/22/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0008/11/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0007/08/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/28/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0011/30/2009
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC546.0009/21/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/16/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/11/2009
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0007/31/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0003/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0002/01/2009
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC621.0001/08/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0011/03/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC345.0009/04/2008
MS-63PCGSStack's300.0008/21/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions138.0008/04/2008
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC564.0007/10/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0005/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/23/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0003/06/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0011/29/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/21/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0010/08/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0010/02/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0010/02/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0010/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0008/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0006/05/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0005/29/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/15/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions231.0005/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0005/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0005/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions690.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0002/20/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC276.0001/15/2007
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers719.0009/12/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/22/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0008/22/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena863.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena748.0007/13/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/12/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions323.0006/06/2006
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers546.0005/30/2006
MS-66NGCStack's4,025.0005/23/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/11/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0003/14/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/30/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/19/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions390.0011/20/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/07/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/02/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0011/02/2005
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,553.0009/21/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/01/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions27,600.0009/01/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/01/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC176.0006/27/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/02/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/09/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions575.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC230.0004/25/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/23/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,495.0011/30/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/13/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/26/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/03/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0006/02/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/05/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions437.0004/14/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0003/29/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/25/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions552.0012/17/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions552.0011/07/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/22/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions144.0009/22/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0009/22/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions4,715.0009/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions190.0008/27/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions552.0007/02/2003
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0002/26/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0002/01/2003
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0004/28/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions322.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0002/06/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions345.0002/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2002
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions403.0011/15/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0010/17/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/04/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/25/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0005/03/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions650.0004/12/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/04/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions299.0011/16/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions564.0010/04/2000
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions546.0010/01/2000
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers920.0006/07/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0005/06/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/08/2000
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena1,265.0005/30/1999
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,553.0003/18/1999
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,207.0001/09/1998
MS-65NONEDavid Akers605.0010/01/1997
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena1,100.0005/20/1996
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,375.0001/04/1996
MS-64NONEStack's440.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl1.5006/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery7.5005/01/1941

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