As of May, 2024, a 1843 Penny Mature Head, BN in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $675.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $700.00 and $5,750.00, 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 $7,475.00 in the 09/07/2009 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: 2,425,342
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1843 Penny Mature Head, 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-65+5,750.00
MS-654,250.00
MS-64+3,000.00
MS-642,400.00
MS-63+2,050.00
MS-631,800.00
MS-62+1,050.00
MS-62875.00
MS-61750.00
MS-60700.00
AU-58+675.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+500.00
AU-55475.00
AU-53+435.00
AU-53425.00
AU-50+410.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+385.00
XF-45375.00
XF-40275.00
VF-35250.00
VF-30175.00
VF-25125.00
VF-2090.00
F-1570.00
F-1260.00
VG-1050.00
VG-845.00
G-640.00
G-435.00
AG-325.00
FR-220.00

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 State700.005,750.002,262.50
About Uncirculated400.00675.00496.25
Extremely Fine275.00385.00345.00
Fine and Very Fine60.00250.00128.33
Good and Very Good35.0050.0042.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good20.0025.0022.50

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 1843 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1843 Penny Petite Head, Small Letters, BN (Regular Strike)15.00510.00625.0013,500.00
1843 Penny Petite Head, Sm Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,350.0015,000.00
1843 Penny Petite Head, Lg Letters, BN (Regular Strike)22.00875.001,150.009,500.00
1843 Penny Petite Head, Sm Letters, BN (Proof)N/AN/A8,500.0040,000.00
1843 Penny Petite Head, Sm Letters, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A14,750.0045,000.00
1843 Penny Petite Head, Lg Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,000.0028,500.00
1843 Penny Mature Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,250.005,250.00
1843 Penny N-6 Mature Hd Lg Lt, BN (Regular Strike)20.00615.00650.005,750.00
1843 Penny N-6 Mature Hd Lg Lt, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,400.005,400.00
1843 Penny N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, BN (Regular Strike)30.00900.001,200.009,650.00
1843 Penny N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,100.0028,750.00
1843 Penny Petite Head, Sm Letters, RB (Proof)N/AN/A30,000.0036,000.00

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.

1843 Penny Mature Head, 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

$851.88

Lowest Sale Price
$2,530.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,645.92

Average Sale Price
$851.88

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$13,167.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,880.001,880.001,880.00
MS-65+1,208.007,475.003,875.50
MS-64851.882,530.001,645.92
MS-63748.003,525.001,573.50
MS-62+840.00840.00840.00
MS-62489.001,028.13663.38
MS-60411.251,265.00808.08
AU-58352.501,150.00740.58
AU-55282.00499.38390.69
AU-53306.00306.00306.00
AU-50150.001,265.00498.50
XF-45+117.50324.00243.17
XF-45161.00345.00247.33
XF-402.65329.00187.91
VF-3569.00240.00168.80
VF-30104.001,762.50986.50
VF-251,410.001,410.001,410.00
VF-2046.00185.65100.55
F-121,265.001,265.001,265.00
PO-121.0027.9923.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1843 Penny Mature Head, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $7,475.00.

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 1843 Penny Mature Head, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1843 Penny Mature Head, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.90% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Superior Galleries with 12.33% / 8.22% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1843 Penny Mature Head, 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-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0008/03/2022
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0002/09/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0010/17/2020
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions840.0010/14/2020
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions324.0003/04/2020
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0001/22/2020
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0009/01/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/29/2018
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/09/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions352.5012/27/2015
XF-45+NGCStack's Bowers117.5011/05/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions282.0006/14/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0004/26/2015
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,028.1301/27/2015
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers851.8801/27/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1312/04/2014
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,762.5009/01/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections27.9906/15/2014
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,350.0004/27/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections24.0004/20/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions411.2502/27/2014
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers185.6502/11/2014
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers197.4002/11/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0001/10/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions499.3801/10/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/10/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/08/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions353.0007/11/2013
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers306.0002/22/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/06/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions582.0007/12/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections21.0006/03/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/30/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions345.0005/30/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections22.0004/08/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/08/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions322.0006/01/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,475.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,900.0009/07/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions98.0005/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/01/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions978.0001/01/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,668.0009/16/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions150.0008/04/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/28/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/20/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/26/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0004/26/2006
AU-50NONEStack's1,265.0003/01/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions219.0001/30/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/01/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,208.0007/25/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0006/02/2003
F-12NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0002/24/2003
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries2,070.0010/03/2002
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries1,093.0006/01/2002
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,955.0006/01/2002
AU-58NONESuperior Galleries1,150.0006/01/2002
AU-58NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0006/01/2002
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0010/01/2001
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers46.0002/16/2001
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers104.0002/16/2001
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena990.0005/20/1996
XF-40NONEB. Max Mehl2.6506/01/1941