# 1986 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/1986-s-proof-coins-jefferson-nickel-coin

**1986 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel** is worth about **$2** ungraded, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$178.45**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/1986-s-proof-coins-jefferson-nickel-coin

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Ungraded | $2 |
| MS66 | $178 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-12. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DJefferson%2520Nickel%25201986%2520Proof%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DJefferson%2520Nickel%25201986%2520Proof%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Series | Jefferson Nickel |
| Year | 1986 |
| Mint | S |

## 1986 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel value

A raw (ungraded) 1986 S [PROOF] Jefferson Nickel runs around $2, a certified MS62 about null, and a high-grade MS66 commands $178.

### What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

## FAQ

**What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1986 S Jefferson Nickel?**

The ungraded value for this 1986 S Jefferson Nickel starts at a lower price point.

**How much is a graded MS66 1986 S Jefferson Nickel worth?**

A graded MS66 1986 S Jefferson Nickel is valued at $202.

**Which mint mark is associated with this specific Jefferson Nickel?**

This Jefferson Nickel was minted in 'S' mint.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/1986-s-proof-coins-jefferson-nickel-coin
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-12, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"