Price Guide for 1954 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.

1954-S Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $558.13 – $35,250.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $28.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $75.00 – $40,000.00
1954-D Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $6.00 – $138.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $863.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.95 – $932.33
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $10.00
    Uncirculated: $2.00 – $325.00
1954-S/D Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $29.00 – $3,450.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $16.73 – $27.00
    Uncirculated: $33.33 – $935.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $7.00 – $24.00
    Uncirculated: $27.00 – $1,150.00
1954-S Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $9.00 – $646.25
  • eBay
    Circulated: $1.10 – $17.50
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $295.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $10.00
    Uncirculated: $2.00 – $750.00
1954 Nickel (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $11.00 – $161.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $805.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $86.85
    Uncirculated: $1.25 – $550.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $10.00
    Uncirculated: $1.00 – $575.00
1954 Nickel (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $1,550.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $7.17 – $25.00
    Uncirculated: $2.25 – $625.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $325.00
1954 Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $36.00 – $8,812.50
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $10.50 – $3,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $18.00 – $2,500.00
1954-D Nickel, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $38.00 – $9,693.75
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $31.01 – $1,750.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $20.00 – $10,000.00
1954-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $129.25 – $759.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $275.00 – $825.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $5.00 – $185.00
    Uncirculated: $200.00 – $850.00
1954-D/D Nickel RPM FS-501, FS (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $399.95
1954-S Nickel DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $39.00 – $372.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $35.00
    Uncirculated: $40.01 – $225.25
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $25.00 – $30.00
    Uncirculated: $32.00 – $850.00
1954-S Nickel DDR FS-801, FS (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $100.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $8.50 – $295.00
1954-S/S Nickel RPM FS-502 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $31.00 – $204.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $34.73 – $295.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $5.00 – $24.00
    Uncirculated: $27.00 – $375.00
1954-S/S Nickel RPM FS-502, FS (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $27.00 – $1,755.00
1954-S/D Nickel Overmintmark FS-501 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $89.00 – $1,116.25
  • eBay
    Circulated: $21.00 – $23.50
    Uncirculated: $37.84 – $295.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $7.00 – $22.00
    Uncirculated: $25.00 – $1,150.00
1954 Nickel, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $15.00 – $2,200.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $7.99 – $790.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $15.00 – $900.00
1954 Nickel, DCAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $276.00 – $7,475.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $735.00 – $5,800.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $50.00 – $18,500.00
1954 Nickel Re-Engraved Obv Design FS-401 (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $204.00 – $564.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $49.00 – $427.49
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $100.00 – $1,250.00

Design and Specifications of the 1954 Nickel

The 1954 Jefferson Nickel continued the design introduced in 1938, featuring Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and his home, Monticello, on the reverse. This year marked the 150th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which Jefferson commissioned, though this was not reflected in the coin’s design.

Weight 5.0 grams
Diameter 21.2 mm
Mint Marks D, S (Philadelphia coins had no mint mark)
Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel
Obverse Design Portrait of Thomas Jefferson facing left, designed by Felix Schlag
Reverse Design Monticello, Jefferson's home, designed by Felix Schlag

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1954 Jefferson Nickels. While common in circulated grades, these coins become increasingly valuable in higher mint state conditions. Coins graded MS65 and above can command significant premiums, especially for the San Francisco mint.

Collectors should look for coins with sharp strike details, particularly on Jefferson’s hair and the steps of Monticello. Full Steps examples, where all five or six steps of Monticello are clearly visible, are highly prized and can be worth substantially more than standard specimens.

Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Mintage: 47,684,050

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Uncommon in grades MS66 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate for high-grade specimens

Denver (D)

Mintage: 117,136,560

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS66 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate for high-grade specimens

San Francisco (S)

Mintage: 29,384,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS66 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, slightly higher for high-grade specimens

Luster and toning can significantly impact the desirability and value of 1954 Jefferson Nickels. Coins with original, frosty luster are preferred by collectors. Natural, attractive toning can also enhance a coin’s appeal and value.

Die varieties, while not common for this year, can add interest and value. Collectors should be aware of potential repunched mint marks or doubled die varieties, though these are relatively rare for 1954 nickels.

The overall eye appeal of the coin, combining factors such as strike, luster, and surface preservation, plays a crucial role in determining its value, especially for high-grade examples sought by advanced collectors.

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