As of May, 2024, a 1844 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $550.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $600.00 and $7,250.00, 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 $9,200.00 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: 2,398,752
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1844 Penny, 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-667,250.00
MS-653,750.00
MS-64+2,850.00
MS-642,250.00
MS-63+1,650.00
MS-631,500.00
MS-62+1,050.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61700.00
MS-60600.00
AU-58+550.00
AU-58525.00
AU-55+440.00
AU-55400.00
AU-53+300.00
AU-53275.00
AU-50+260.00
AU-50250.00
XF-45+175.00
XF-45160.00
XF-40130.00
VF-35100.00
VF-3080.00
VF-2570.00
VF-2060.00
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 State600.007,250.002,260.00
About Uncirculated250.00550.00375.00
Extremely Fine130.00175.00155.00
Fine and Very Fine47.00100.0067.83
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 1844 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1844/81 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)35.001,650.001,750.007,850.00
1844 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A12,500.0023,500.00
1844/81 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10,000.0042,000.00
1844 Penny Newcomb 5, BN (Regular Strike)40.00575.00650.005,000.00
1844 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)26.00600.00650.002,250.00
1844 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)900.00910.00950.002,300.00
1844 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A950.008,500.00
1844/81 Penny Newcomb 2, BN (Regular Strike)45.001,750.001,900.008,000.00
1844 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.003,850.00
1844/81 Penny Newcomb 2, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A42,500.0042,500.00
1844 Penny Newcomb 7, BN (Regular Strike)32.00600.00650.003,850.00
1844 Penny Newcomb 4, BN (Regular Strike)40.00600.00650.002,300.00
1844 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A13,000.0026,000.00
1844 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A25,000.0034,000.00
1844 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Proof)N/AN/A12,750.0012,750.00

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.

1844 Penny, 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
$299.00
Lowest Sale Price
$4,600.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,222.80
Average Sale Price
$1,440.00
Most Recent Sale Price
29
Number of Sales
$35,461.13
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+949.009,200.003,503.72
MS-652,232.502,585.002,408.75
MS-64+3,080.003,080.003,080.00
MS-64525.003,594.001,488.56
MS-63299.004,600.001,222.80
MS-62+517.00825.00662.75
MS-62253.002,185.00855.07
MS-61322.00431.00376.50
MS-60242.001,821.001,001.94
AU-58135.00518.00249.87
AU-55+199.75312.00235.94
AU-5592.00518.00227.69
AU-5396.00299.00179.30
AU-5092.006,038.00534.11
XF-45+113.00140.00123.60
XF-4560.00144.0095.30
XF-4048.00575.00133.38
VF-3555.00161.0087.67
VF-3035.0052.0043.50
VF-2032.001,035.00366.67
F-1218.0026.2521.75
VG-1015.0015.0015.00
PO-19.001,380.00186.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1844 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $9,200.00.

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 1844 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1844 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.53% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / David Lawrence RC with 7.73% / 5.31% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1844 Penny, 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
XF-45ANACSStack's Bowers144.0004/12/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/10/2023
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers216.0008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0008/28/2022
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0007/17/2022
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions119.0003/23/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions216.0003/14/2022
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0012/19/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/03/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/16/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers156.0006/23/2020
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0005/06/2020
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0003/22/2020
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0002/19/2020
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/06/2019
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers900.0003/05/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions132.0012/26/2018
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/17/2018
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,080.0002/25/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0002/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0012/07/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/08/2017
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC825.0008/14/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5008/02/2017
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers646.2506/21/2017
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers705.0006/05/2017
MS-62+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers517.0002/13/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions175.0801/24/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/04/2017
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers199.7512/07/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/31/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/20/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/08/2016
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,821.0006/06/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,000.0005/01/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/03/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0006/07/2015
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0003/08/2015
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,762.5001/27/2015
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,997.5001/27/2015
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers235.0001/27/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/07/2015
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/04/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/08/2014
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers616.8809/01/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections55.0008/17/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0008/05/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions123.3806/16/2014
F-12PCGSGreat Collections26.2506/15/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5006/04/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions205.6303/03/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions528.7502/27/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections44.0001/19/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/10/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions881.2501/10/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/10/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/10/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections17.0012/15/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections11.0012/15/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions881.0008/08/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions135.0007/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/11/2013
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions80.0007/01/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections9.0004/21/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections11.0004/21/2013
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers499.0002/22/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/06/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions141.0008/02/2012
F-12ANACSGreat Collections18.0007/22/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/25/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions345.0005/30/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions299.0005/30/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/30/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/18/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections25.0004/15/2012
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections52.0003/18/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0003/08/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/06/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/02/2012
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0012/12/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0012/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0011/08/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions109.0010/17/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions173.0006/01/2011
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/01/2011
PO-1NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0006/01/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions161.0005/09/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/27/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0003/17/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0010/27/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/22/2010
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0008/09/2010
MS-63NGCStack's978.0008/08/2010
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0002/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/06/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0009/09/2009
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,063.7509/07/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,990.0009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0009/07/2009
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers529.0009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0008/05/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/31/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions219.0003/02/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions210.0003/02/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions173.0003/01/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions127.0002/25/2009
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0002/25/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/01/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions345.0001/01/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions345.0010/01/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0009/17/2008
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0009/16/2008
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0009/16/2008
MS-65+NGCStack's1,150.0008/21/2008
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC219.0008/18/2008
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions75.0008/11/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0007/30/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions109.0006/09/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions230.0005/19/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0004/23/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0001/30/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/21/2008
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC87.0001/21/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0001/21/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0011/28/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0011/14/2007
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions161.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0004/09/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/12/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/21/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/20/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/19/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0001/10/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0012/18/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0011/08/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/20/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/18/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0007/12/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0005/03/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/26/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions299.0002/13/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/30/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/30/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions98.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions127.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions92.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/30/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions184.0001/30/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0001/25/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions276.0001/01/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions259.0001/01/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/01/2006
XF-40ANACSDavid Lawrence RC81.0011/14/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0006/26/2005
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,840.0005/29/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0005/11/2005
XF-40ANACSDavid Lawrence RC86.0004/18/2005
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0002/14/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,358.0009/09/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0005/10/2004
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,150.0001/25/2004
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/07/2004
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/26/2003
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0007/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0006/02/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions270.0005/05/2003
MS-65+NGCKingswood Galleries1,149.0001/16/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions495.0001/08/2003
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries4,600.0006/02/2002
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries4,140.0006/01/2002
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0006/01/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,179.0001/09/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions949.0001/09/2002
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions920.0001/09/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions525.0008/15/2001
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions135.0007/18/2001
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions96.0006/13/2001
AU-50NONESuperior Galleries6,038.0005/27/2001
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries1,955.0005/27/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0004/05/2001
AU-55NONESuperior Galleries518.0002/17/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions661.0010/01/2000
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0009/07/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/07/2000
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0007/20/2000
MS-64PCGSDavid Akers2,200.0010/01/1997
AU-55NONEBowers & Ruddy250.0011/01/1979

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