2010 Nickel Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 2010 Nickel Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 2010 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.

2010-P Nickel Satin Finish, FS (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $10.00 - $881.25
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $3.25 - $260.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $1,000.00

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2010-D Nickel Satin Finish, FS (Special Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $10.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $3.25 - $300.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $2,100.00

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2010-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $15.00 - $376.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $148.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $485.00

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2010-P Nickel (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $10.00 - $52.00

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2010-D Nickel (Regular Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $2.29 - $135.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $3.00 - $45.00

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2010-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $20.00 - $998.75
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $150.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $1,250.00

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2010-S Nickel, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $62.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.92 - $85.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $1.00 - $28.00

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2010-P Nickel Satin Finish (Special Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $5.13 - $250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $15.00

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2010-D Nickel Satin Finish (Special Strike)

• eBay

  Uncirculated: $9.99 - $10.50
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $34.00

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Design and Specifications of the 2010 Nickel

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 2010 Nickels significantly impacts their value, especially in higher grades. While these coins are common in circulated conditions, uncirculated specimens in grades MS65 and above can command premium prices. Factors such as full steps on Monticello (visible separation between the steps) can greatly increase the value.

The quality of the strike, presence of luster, and absence of contact marks are crucial for higher grades. Toning, if present, should be attractive and natural to enhance the coin's appeal to collectors.

Modern nickels like the 2010 issue are generally not rare, but certain factors can increase their value:

1. Full Steps designation: Coins with clearly defined steps on Monticello are highly sought after.

2. Die varieties or errors: While no major varieties are known for 2010, any discovered errors could be valuable.

3. Exceptional strike and luster: Coins with superior eye appeal can command premiums.

4. Certified high-grade examples: Coins graded MS67 or above by reputable grading services can be worth significantly more than their face value.