As of May, 2024, a 1839 Penny N-8 Type of 1840, BN in circulated condition is worth between $35.00 and $975.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,150.00 and $15,750.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $32,900.00 in the 01/28/2014 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 27.50 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 200,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1839 Penny N-8 Type Of 1840, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6615,750.00
MS-65+10,150.00
MS-659,150.00
MS-64+7,850.00
MS-647,250.00
MS-63+3,600.00
MS-632,950.00
MS-62+1,950.00
MS-621,500.00
MS-611,275.00
MS-601,150.00
AU-58+975.00
AU-58875.00
AU-55+800.00
AU-55750.00
AU-53+550.00
AU-53525.00
AU-50+500.00
AU-50475.00
XF-45+375.00
XF-45325.00
XF-40275.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30225.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20130.00
F-15120.00
F-12110.00
VG-1074.00
VG-870.00
G-665.00
G-455.00
AG-335.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State1,150.0015,750.005,688.64
About Uncirculated475.00975.00681.25
Extremely Fine275.00375.00325.00
Fine and Very Fine110.00250.00164.17
Good and Very Good55.0074.0066.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good35.0035.0035.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1839 Braided Hair Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1839 Penny Type of 1840, BN (Regular Strike)20.00950.001,100.0015,500.00
1839 Penny Type of 1840, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.0045,000.00
1839 Penny N-8 Type of 1840, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,650.0045,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1839 Penny N-8 Type Of 1840, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$1,035.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,840.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,496.63

Average Sale Price
$3,840.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$19,973.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6632,900.0032,900.0032,900.00
MS-65+8,225.008,225.008,225.00
MS-657,573.207,800.007,686.60
MS-644,560.008,400.005,979.00
MS-631,035.003,840.002,496.63
AU-58870.001,763.001,316.50
AU-55+660.00660.00660.00
AU-55324.00324.00324.00
AU-50264.00552.00379.25
XF-45604.00604.00604.00
XF-4099.00181.00140.79
VF-35186.00186.00186.00
VF-30144.00144.00144.00
F-1230.0030.0030.00
PO-1546.00546.00546.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1839 Penny N-8 Type of 1840, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $32,900.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1839 Penny N-8 Type of 1840, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1839 Penny N-8 Type of 1840, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 44.12% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 26.47% / 23.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1839 Penny N-8 Type of 1840, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0002/27/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/27/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,000.0002/05/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0001/16/2022
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC181.0001/02/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,573.2010/10/2021
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions186.0009/08/2021
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,560.0002/19/2020
AU-55NGCGoldberg Auctioneers324.0002/19/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0011/20/2019
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers552.0009/04/2019
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions144.0004/03/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/14/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions99.0012/26/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0010/30/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers30.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0008/22/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/21/2018
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers870.0006/13/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0003/20/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0011/01/2017
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,763.0006/05/2017
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,703.0002/13/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0003/30/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers8,225.0007/17/2015
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions329.0005/24/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0010/27/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions115.1509/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers32,900.0001/28/2014
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers604.0002/01/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers546.0011/15/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0006/02/2010