Price Guide for 1945 Nickel Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 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.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 – $978.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $8,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $5.00 – $8.99Uncirculated: $1.25 – $569.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $3.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $2,850.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 – $690.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,250.00
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eBayCirculated: $3.00 – $39.99Uncirculated: $0.99 – $2,999.95
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $3.00 – $6.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $290.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $19,975.00
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eBayUncirculated: $12.62 – $25,000.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $20,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $15.00 – $240.00Uncirculated: $10.00 – $4,888.00
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eBayCirculated: $24.99 – $25.00Uncirculated: $13.50 – $515.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $20.00 – $90.00Uncirculated: $110.00 – $1,850.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $61.00 – $10,692.50
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eBayUncirculated: $30.00 – $3,250.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $16.00 – $8,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $8.00 – $127.00Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,846.88
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eBayCirculated: $7.95 – $45.00Uncirculated: $2.25 – $399.95
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $3.00Uncirculated: $6.00 – $2,350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $13.25 – $11,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $10.50 – $8,500.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $13.00 – $5,750.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $66.00 – $14,100.00
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eBayUncirculated: $79.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $500.00 – $20,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $81.62 – $719.00
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eBayUncirculated: $89.00 – $780.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $30.00 – $38.00Uncirculated: $42.00 – $575.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $75.00 – $5,170.00
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eBayUncirculated: $404.99 – $1,150.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $250.00 – $4,400.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $192.00 – $2,585.00
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eBayUncirculated: $109.16 – $1,299.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $70.00 – $1,600.00
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eBayUncirculated: $150.00 – $254.99
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $80.00
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eBayUncirculated: $65.00 – $99.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $30.00 – $200.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $144.00 – $216.00
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eBayUncirculated: $32.32 – $335.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $60.00 – $550.00
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eBayUncirculated: $17.50 – $380.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $20.00 – $400.00
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eBayUncirculated: $695.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $26.00 – $42.00Uncirculated: $69.00 – $1,775.43
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eBayCirculated: $14.00 – $15.00Uncirculated: $171.50 – $660.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $20.00 – $90.00Uncirculated: $110.00 – $1,900.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $250.00 – $5,170.00
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eBayCirculated: $77.58Uncirculated: $82.00 – $7,200.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $9,650.00
Design and Specifications of the 1945 Nickel
The 1945 Jefferson Nickel is significant as it marks the final year of the wartime silver alloy composition. This special composition, introduced in 1942, helped conserve nickel for the war effort during World War II. The year 1945 also represents the end of World War II, making these coins historically important.
| Weight | 5.0 grams |
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| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D, S |
| Composition | 56% copper, 35% silver, 9% manganese |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, designed by Felix Schlag |
| Reverse Design | Monticello, Jefferson's home, designed by Felix Schlag |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1945 Nickels significantly impacts their value. While circulated examples are common and generally worth only a small premium over face value, uncirculated specimens can be quite valuable. Coins in MS65 or higher grades are scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
The wartime silver composition can lead to attractive toning on well-preserved examples, which can increase their desirability and value. Full Steps examples, where the steps of Monticello are fully visible, command a premium.
Mintage: 119,408,100
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in gem uncirculated condition (MS65 and above)
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved examples
Mintage: 37,158,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in gem uncirculated condition (MS65 and above)
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved examples
Mintage: 58,939,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in gem uncirculated condition (MS65 and above)
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved examples
Historical significance plays a role in the value of 1945 Nickels. As the last year of the wartime composition, these coins are popular with collectors of World War II memorabilia.
The silver content (about 0.0563 oz) gives these coins intrinsic value above their face value, which can affect prices when silver prices are high.
Strike quality is particularly important for these coins, as many were struck with worn dies towards the end of the war, resulting in weaker details. Well-struck examples with sharp details are more valuable.
