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.

1945-S Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.00 – $978.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $8,625.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $5.00 – $8.99
    Uncirculated: $1.25 – $569.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 – $3.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $2,850.00
1945-P Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.00 – $690.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,250.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $3.00 – $39.99
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $2,999.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $3.00 – $6.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,250.00
1945-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $290.00
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $19,975.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $12.62 – $25,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $8.00 – $20,000.00
1945-P Nickel Doubled Die Reverse (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $15.00 – $240.00
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $4,888.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $24.99 – $25.00
    Uncirculated: $13.50 – $515.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $20.00 – $90.00
    Uncirculated: $110.00 – $1,850.00
1945-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $61.00 – $10,692.50
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $30.00 – $3,250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $16.00 – $8,500.00
1945-D Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.00 – $127.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $4,846.88
  • eBay
    Circulated: $7.95 – $45.00
    Uncirculated: $2.25 – $399.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 – $3.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $2,350.00
1945-P Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $13.25 – $11,500.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $10.50 – $8,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $13.00 – $5,750.00
1945-P Nickel Doubled Die Reverse, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $66.00 – $14,100.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $79.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $500.00 – $20,000.00
1945-P Nickel TDR FS-803 (030.3) (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $81.62 – $719.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $89.00 – $780.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $30.00 – $38.00
    Uncirculated: $42.00 – $575.00
1945-P Nickel TDR FS-803 (030.3), FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $75.00 – $5,170.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $404.99 – $1,150.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $250.00 – $4,400.00
1945-P Nickel TDR FS-804 (030.5) (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $192.00 – $2,585.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $109.16 – $1,299.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $70.00 – $1,600.00
1945-P Nickel TDR FS-804 (030.5), FS (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $150.00 – $254.99
1945-D Nickel DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $80.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $65.00 – $99.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $30.00 – $200.00
1945-D Nickel DDO FS-101, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $144.00 – $216.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $32.32 – $335.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $60.00 – $550.00
1945-D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $17.50 – $380.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $20.00 – $400.00
1945-D Nickel RPM FS-501, FS (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $695.00
1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 (030) (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $26.00 – $42.00
    Uncirculated: $69.00 – $1,775.43
  • eBay
    Circulated: $14.00 – $15.00
    Uncirculated: $171.50 – $660.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $20.00 – $90.00
    Uncirculated: $110.00 – $1,900.00
1945-P Nickel DDR FS-801 (FS-030), FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $250.00 – $5,170.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $77.58
    Uncirculated: $82.00 – $7,200.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $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
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.

Philadelphia, P

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

Denver, D

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

San Francisco, S

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.

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