As of May, 2024, a 1843 Penny N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, BN in circulated condition is worth between $30.00 and $900.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,200.00 and $9,650.00, 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 $7,050.00 in the 07/17/2015 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, 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 N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, 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-669,650.00
MS-65+6,650.00
MS-655,750.00
MS-64+3,200.00
MS-642,150.00
MS-63+2,000.00
MS-631,950.00
MS-62+1,650.00
MS-621,550.00
MS-611,300.00
MS-601,200.00
AU-58+900.00
AU-58775.00
AU-55+650.00
AU-55625.00
AU-53+500.00
AU-53465.00
AU-50+400.00
AU-50375.00
XF-45+340.00
XF-45310.00
XF-40265.00
VF-35190.00
VF-30150.00
VF-25115.00
VF-20110.00
F-1580.00
F-1270.00
VG-1055.00
VG-850.00
G-644.00
G-440.00
AG-330.00

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 State1,200.009,650.003,368.18
About Uncirculated375.00900.00586.25
Extremely Fine265.00340.00305.00
Fine and Very Fine70.00190.00119.17
Good and Very Good40.0055.0047.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good30.0030.0030.00

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 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 Mature Head, BN (Regular Strike)20.00675.00700.005,750.00
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, 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 N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, 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

$1,020.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,160.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,495.50

Average Sale Price
$2,040.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$8,973.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-666,168.756,168.756,168.75
MS-65+4,230.007,050.005,311.00
MS-652,640.005,170.004,445.00
MS-64+1,410.001,410.001,410.00
MS-641,020.002,160.001,495.50
MS-63998.752,585.001,791.88
MS-62+660.001,175.00863.88
AU-58384.00493.50438.75
AU-55+408.00500.00454.00
AU-55446.50480.00463.25
AU-53294.00360.00327.00
XF-45+288.00288.00288.00
XF-45176.25240.00209.25
XF-40156.00156.00156.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1843 Penny N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-40 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $7,050.00.

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 N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1843 Penny N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 44.74% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 26.32% / 23.68% 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 N-4 Petite Head Lg Lt, 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-62+NGCHeritage Auctions810.0002/15/2023
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0010/23/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0001/16/2022
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0010/20/2021
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,640.0009/29/2021
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/25/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers156.0008/25/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers360.0008/25/2021
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,640.0005/27/2021
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,040.0009/04/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0003/05/2019
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions408.0012/26/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/14/2018
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers660.0009/05/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/29/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions240.0001/09/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/09/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,410.0006/05/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5004/26/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers5,170.0003/31/2017
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,935.0002/13/2017
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/04/2017
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,175.0009/05/2016
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,585.0009/05/2016
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers294.0009/05/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions446.5007/27/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions176.2504/05/2016
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers910.6303/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0002/10/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions211.5012/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0007/17/2015
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0011/14/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions998.7510/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,168.7501/28/2014
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,323.0002/03/2011