1959 Nickel Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1959 Nickel Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1959 Nickel variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1959-D Nickel (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $846.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $25.99

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $899.68
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $10.00

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $1,000.00

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1959 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $9.00 - $9,693.75
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $2,500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $4,750.00

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1959 Nickel (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $1,179.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $10.04 - $29.99

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $1,575.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $2.00 - $4.00

  Uncirculated: $5.00 - $325.00

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1959-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $35.00 - $3,910.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $14.95 - $3,799.99
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $8.00 - $3,250.00

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1959 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $104.00 - $8,400.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $289.99 - $3,800.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $150.00 - $9,500.00

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1959 Nickel, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $14.00 - $1,150.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $2.25 - $500.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $20.00 - $450.00

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1959 Nickel (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $259.00

  Uncirculated: $8.00 - $352.50
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $12,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $10.00

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $285.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1959 Nickel

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1959 Nickels significantly impacts their value, especially for higher grades. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are more valuable due to their scarcity. Key factors affecting grade include:

1. Strike quality: Well-struck coins with full steps on Monticello are highly prized.
2. Luster: Original mint luster adds to the coin's appeal and value.
3. Surface preservation: Minimal contact marks or blemishes increase desirability.

Coins graded MS65 and above can command significant premiums, as they are relatively scarce in such high grades.

Additional factors that can affect the value of 1959 Nickels include:

1. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can enhance appeal to collectors.
2. Die state: Late die state coins with interesting characteristics may appeal to specialists.
3. Mint State Roll finds: Occasionally, original bank-wrapped rolls surface, potentially yielding high-grade specimens.
4. Historical significance: As a late 1950s coin, it may appeal to collectors focused on post-war Americana.

While not particularly rare, well-preserved 1959 Nickels can be valuable to collectors seeking to complete date and mint mark sets or those interested in high-grade examples of common dates.