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Liberty Nickel
U.S. collector price guide

1912-S Liberty Nickel

Denomination
Nickel
Mint
S
Composition
copper-nickel
Mintage
238,000
Guide value by grade$155–$4,250
Reliable9 priced grades

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Circulated$155
Gem uncirculated$4,250
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
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$155$467$1.4k$4.3kG-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-63MS-65
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
Good-4Good
$155
Very Good-8Very Good
$175
Fine-12Fine
$250
Very Fine-20Very Fine
$500
Extremely Fine-40Extremely Fine
$1,400
About Uncirculated-50About Uncirculated
$1,650
MS-60Mint State
$2,250
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$2,450
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$4,250

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.

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Check the gradeValue changes by condition. Compare the grade ladder before using the headline estimate.
Watch melt valueFor silver or gold issues, melt value can become the practical floor.
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Common Questions

What is the 1912-S Liberty Nickel worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $155 to $4,250 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1912-S Liberty Nickel?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1912-S Liberty Nickel?

This page does not show a meaningful melt floor for this coin, but silver and gold issues can have metal value that affects lower-grade outcomes.

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114years survived since minting
Minted
1912 · S
Denomination
Nickel
Composition
copper-nickel
Mintage
238,000

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Guide record
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