As of May, 2024, a 1840 Penny Large Date, BN in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $775.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $850.00 and $12,500.00, 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 $8,812.50 in the 06/04/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 27.50 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 2,462,700
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1840 Penny Large Date, 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-66+12,500.00
MS-669,500.00
MS-65+5,750.00
MS-653,400.00
MS-64+2,750.00
MS-642,400.00
MS-63+1,750.00
MS-631,350.00
MS-62+1,150.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61900.00
MS-60850.00
AU-58+775.00
AU-58675.00
AU-55+425.00
AU-55375.00
AU-53+360.00
AU-53350.00
AU-50+340.00
AU-50335.00
XF-45+250.00
XF-45215.00
XF-40200.00
VF-35165.00
VF-30150.00
VF-25100.00
VF-2090.00
F-1550.00
F-1247.00
VG-1042.00
VG-836.00
G-632.00
G-430.00
AG-326.00
FR-222.00
PO-120.00

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 State850.0012,500.003,608.33
About Uncirculated335.00775.00454.38
Extremely Fine200.00250.00221.67
Fine and Very Fine47.00165.00100.33
Good and Very Good30.0042.0035.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good20.0026.0022.67

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 1840 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1840 Penny Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)22.00950.001,000.008,500.00
1840 Penny Small/Large 18, BN (Regular Strike)37.002,500.002,750.0022,500.00
1840 Penny Small/Large 18, BN (Proof)N/AN/A5,500.0022,500.00
1840 Penny Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,100.0013,500.00
1840 Penny N-8 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)40.00800.00875.0011,000.00
1840 Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,000.0045,000.00
1840 Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.0020,000.00
1840 Penny N-8 Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.006,750.00
1840 Penny N-5 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)40.00800.00875.006,000.00
1840 Penny N-1 Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A21,500.0021,500.00
1840 Penny Small/Large 18, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,600.0030,000.00
1840 Penny N-9 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)32.00800.00875.006,500.00
1840 Penny N-2 Small/Large 18, BN (Regular Strike)68.002,600.002,850.0020,500.00
1840 Penny N-3 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)40.00950.001,050.008,750.00
1840 Penny N-6 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)30.00800.00875.009,650.00
1840 Penny N-3 Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,750.0018,500.00
1840 Penny N-2 Small/Large 18, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,700.0025,000.00
1840 Penny N-6 Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.0015,000.00
1840 Penny N-10 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)35.00800.00875.0011,500.00
1840 Penny N-10 Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6,750.006,750.00
1840 Penny N-1 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)45.00975.001,050.002,750.00
1840 Penny N-12 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)44.001,100.001,500.004,250.00
1840 Penny N-2 Small/Large 18, BN (Proof)N/AN/A5,750.0023,000.00
1840 Penny Small/Large 18, RB (Proof)N/AN/A11,000.0027,500.00

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.

1840 Penny Large Date, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$805.00
Lowest Sale Price
$6,168.75
Highest Sale Price
$2,676.14
Average Sale Price
$6,168.75
Most Recent Sale Price
24
Number of Sales
$64,227.25
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,450.003,450.003,450.00
MS-66978.008,812.504,786.06
MS-65+805.006,168.752,676.14
MS-64+2,100.002,400.002,250.00
MS-64403.002,185.001,214.23
MS-63345.002,760.001,193.76
MS-62+720.00764.00742.00
MS-62276.001,610.00736.56
MS-61259.00625.00442.00
MS-60+776.00776.00776.00
MS-60180.001,955.00647.33
AU-5866.00617.00270.95
AU-55+192.001,116.00439.65
AU-552.00391.00240.59
AU-5392.001,150.00327.01
AU-5056.00432.00165.90
XF-45+168.00175.00171.50
XF-4564.00546.00186.86
XF-4042.00470.00114.33
VF-3580.00345.00163.86
VF-30132.00134.00133.00
VF-2570.0075.0072.50
VF-2028.0052.0040.83
F-1530.0051.0040.50
F-1225.0025.0025.00
VG-10368.00368.00368.00
VG-817.00253.00131.50
G-411.0022.0016.50
PO-174.00176.25116.65

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1840 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $8,812.50.

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 1840 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1840 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.61% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Superior Galleries with 12.25% / 7.51% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1840 Penny Large Date, 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
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/30/2023
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC256.0004/16/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0008/28/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0005/11/2022
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions720.0003/14/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0011/03/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/14/2021
MS-61ANACSDavid Lawrence RC625.0007/11/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0005/05/2021
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions192.0004/21/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/31/2021
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0009/02/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0004/26/2020
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0004/19/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/23/2020
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0002/19/2020
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7512/12/2019
AU-55+ANACSHeritage Auctions432.0012/04/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions111.0011/20/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/25/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions276.0009/11/2019
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers2,100.0008/20/2019
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers312.0007/31/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions80.0007/03/2019
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0005/29/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers65.0005/15/2019
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0004/21/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions156.0004/03/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions228.0004/03/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions109.0004/03/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0003/05/2019
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions192.0002/27/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers105.0008/29/2018
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0004/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0003/29/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0002/27/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0002/22/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0002/13/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/30/2018
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers176.2503/15/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0002/16/2017
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers470.0002/13/2017
AU-58NONEGoldberg Auctioneers617.0002/13/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2501/24/2017
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers258.5001/11/2017
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers199.7512/07/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions152.7511/29/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions517.0010/31/2016
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,880.0009/05/2016
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0007/04/2016
MS-62+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers764.0006/06/2016
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0005/15/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions223.2502/14/2016
AU-55+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,116.0002/01/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5006/07/2015
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections302.5011/23/2014
F-15PCGSGreat Collections30.0008/31/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5006/04/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/04/2014
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers205.6303/27/2014
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0003/23/2014
VF-20NGCGreat Collections52.0001/19/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/10/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/10/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions528.7501/10/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/10/2014
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions80.0012/16/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions176.0008/05/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions188.0007/11/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,470.0007/11/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions56.0006/17/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions141.0006/10/2013
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0005/12/2013
G-4PCGSGreat Collections22.0004/21/2013
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers118.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,700.0010/07/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions165.0008/02/2012
MS-63NONEMcCawley & Grellman1,650.0005/12/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions604.0004/18/2012
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0002/02/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions173.0002/02/2012
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0002/01/2012
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers920.0002/01/2012
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0002/01/2012
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers552.0002/01/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0001/30/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,725.0001/24/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions115.0010/17/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions74.0010/17/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/17/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0009/12/2011
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers1,150.0008/15/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/11/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions230.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,185.0006/14/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/01/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions345.0006/01/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions253.0006/01/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions518.0006/01/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/01/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions230.0004/27/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/27/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions104.0004/04/2011
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers552.0002/03/2011
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers391.0009/21/2010
MS-60+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers776.0009/21/2010
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers374.0009/21/2010
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers230.0009/21/2010
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers253.0009/21/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,169.0008/11/2010
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena138.0002/15/2010
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0002/02/2010
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0002/02/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0012/03/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions49.0010/19/2009
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions66.0009/23/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/11/2009
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0009/09/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,050.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,565.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,600.0009/07/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,900.0009/07/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,050.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0008/05/2009
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/31/2009
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions81.0005/20/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions127.0003/25/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/01/2009
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions345.0002/04/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions518.0002/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0001/01/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions345.0012/29/2008
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/24/2008
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/22/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0009/17/2008
VF-20DGSDavid Lawrence RC52.0008/14/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0007/30/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions374.0007/30/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions48.0006/09/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions64.0006/09/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions64.0006/02/2008
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0001/28/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions161.0001/21/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/16/2008
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/09/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0011/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0009/27/2007
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0009/25/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/20/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0003/12/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/20/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions140.0002/12/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0001/22/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/22/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0012/18/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0012/18/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0010/30/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0009/18/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries690.0009/10/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0008/16/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions230.0005/01/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0005/01/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0004/30/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0004/30/2006
MS-64NONEStack's1,150.0003/07/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/09/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries5,348.0002/05/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions184.0001/30/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions207.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions98.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/30/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions117.0001/30/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions237.0001/30/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions205.0001/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/26/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions219.0008/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0006/02/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/02/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0006/02/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0006/01/2005
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,840.0005/29/2005
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries3,450.0001/11/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0012/26/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0012/05/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions167.0010/27/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0009/15/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/16/2004
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions259.0006/07/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries2,760.0005/31/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions978.0005/05/2004
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,093.0001/25/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0011/17/2003
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions483.0007/26/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0006/02/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0005/27/2003
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,840.0005/27/2003
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0002/24/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/29/2002
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,415.0009/22/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0007/28/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0007/28/2002
MS-62NONESuperior Galleries1,093.0006/01/2002
MS-62NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0006/01/2002
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries2,530.0006/01/2002
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,725.0006/01/2002
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,840.0006/01/2002
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries2,760.0006/01/2002
MS-62NONESuperior Galleries1,610.0006/01/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0004/28/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/25/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/09/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions282.0011/15/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0011/15/2001
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers978.0010/02/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0009/19/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,750.0008/22/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions180.0008/15/2001
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,955.0005/27/2001
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/01/2001
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,955.0002/17/2001
XF-45NONESuperior Galleries546.0002/17/2001
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0002/16/2001
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers276.0002/16/2001
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers690.0002/16/2001
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0002/16/2001
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/04/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0012/21/2000
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0009/07/2000
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers345.0006/07/2000
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers132.0002/06/2000
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl2.0006/01/1941

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