1847 Penny, RB (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1847 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $525.00 and $11,500.00, 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 $13,800.00 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: 6,183,669

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: Copper

Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1847 Penny, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-66	11,500.00
MS-65+	5,750.00
MS-65	4,500.00
MS-64+	3,150.00
MS-64	2,600.00
MS-63+	1,550.00
MS-63	1,300.00
MS-62+	800.00
MS-62	750.00
MS-61	575.00
MS-60	525.00

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

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	525.00	11,500.00	3,000.00

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 1847 Braided Hair Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1847 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)	20.00	500.00	510.00	4,850.00
1847 Penny, BN (Proof)	N/A	N/A	12,500.00	26,000.00
1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike)	22.00	1,425.00	1,650.00	12,500.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)	20.00	560.00	575.00	5,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 1, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,650.00	2,650.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	535.00	2,150.00
1847 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	2,650.00	50,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)	30.00	415.00	475.00	1,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 4, BN (Regular Strike)	425.00	425.00	550.00	650.00
1847/47 Penny Large/Small 47, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	6,000.00	24,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 6, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3,150.00	3,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 10, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	550.00	5,250.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 13, BN (Regular Strike)	60.00	60.00	765.00	4,500.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 7, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,500.00	1,500.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 13, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3,000.00	3,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 5, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,200.00	1,200.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 20, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,650.00	5,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	550.00	2,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 12, BN (Regular Strike)	450.00	450.00	N/A	N/A
1847 Penny Newcomb 21, BN (Regular Strike)	20.00	450.00	485.00	2,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 21, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,400.00	3,250.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 15, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	8,750.00	8,750.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 28, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	500.00	2,850.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 22, BN (Regular Strike)	235.00	350.00	N/A	N/A
1847 Penny Newcomb 19, BN (Regular Strike)	30.00	450.00	550.00	1,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 29, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	550.00	1,250.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 27, BN (Regular Strike)	65.00	525.00	550.00	5,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 34, BN (Regular Strike)	550.00	575.00	600.00	2,150.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 30, BN (Regular Strike)	210.00	535.00	550.00	2,500.00
1847/47 Penny N-2 Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike)	1,500.00	1,550.00	1,750.00	5,350.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 35, BN (Regular Strike)	35.00	535.00	550.00	750.00
1847/47 Penny N-31 Large/Small 47, BN (Regular Strike)	700.00	1,500.00	1,750.00	5,350.00
1847 Penny, RB (Proof)	N/A	N/A	13,500.00	55,000.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 42, BN (Proof)	N/A	N/A	12,750.00	20,500.00
1847 Penny Newcomb 42, RB (Proof)	N/A	N/A	13,500.00	50,000.00

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.

1847 Penny, Rb (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:

Find On eBay

$633.00

Lowest Sale Price

$13,800.00

Highest Sale Price

$1,913.31

Average Sale Price

$855.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$88,012.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-66	1,380.00	10,350.00	3,636.82
MS-65+	719.00	9,775.00	3,252.54
MS-65	3,000.00	3,760.00	3,380.00
MS-64	633.00	13,800.00	1,913.31
MS-63	242.00	4,370.00	1,750.14
MS-62	558.00	2,760.00	1,444.06
MS-60	2.00	3,335.00	1,286.58
XF-45	98.00	98.00	98.00
F-12	14.00	14.00	14.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1847 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $13,800.00.

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 1847 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1847 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Superior Galleries dominates with 32.39% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / Goldberg Auctioneers with 28.17% / 21.83% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1847 Penny, RB (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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	855.00	10/09/2022
MS-62	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	576.00	12/21/2021
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,020.00	02/18/2020
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,140.00	08/20/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	960.00	05/29/2019
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	660.00	07/15/2018
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,160.00	02/22/2018
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	376.00	04/26/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Legend Rare Coin Auctions	3,000.00	02/23/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,760.00	01/04/2017
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,997.50	09/07/2016
MS-64	NGC	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,232.50	01/27/2015
MS-63	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,703.75	01/27/2015
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,467.50	04/23/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,467.50	02/27/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,028.13	01/10/2014
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,232.50	01/10/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,818.75	01/10/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,762.50	01/10/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,115.00	01/10/2014
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,645.00	01/10/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,050.00	01/10/2014
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	558.00	04/24/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,998.00	02/22/2013
MS-63	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	805.00	01/24/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	09/07/2011
MS-64	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,783.00	02/02/2010
MS-64	NGC	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,150.00	02/02/2010
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,185.00	01/06/2010
MS-65+	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,300.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,092.50	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,955.00	09/07/2009
MS-65+	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,795.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,552.50	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	4,485.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,006.25	09/07/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	9,200.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,450.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,322.50	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,437.50	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	13,800.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,092.50	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,530.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,150.00	09/07/2009
MS-63	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,610.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,150.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,300.00	09/07/2009
MS-63	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	805.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,105.00	09/07/2009
MS-65+	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	5,750.00	09/07/2009
MS-65+	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	6,900.00	09/07/2009
MS-65+	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	5,750.00	09/07/2009
MS-65+	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	9,775.00	09/07/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,782.50	09/07/2009
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	07/01/2009
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,093.00	05/01/2009
MS-65+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,013.00	03/01/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	10,350.00	07/30/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	920.00	01/09/2008
MS-63	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,437.50	05/29/2007
MS-66	NGC	Stack's	2,530.00	03/01/2007
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,438.00	03/01/2007
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	01/01/2007
MS-63	NONE	Bowers & Merena	1,840.00	11/09/2006
F-12	NCS	David Lawrence RC	14.00	11/06/2006
XF-45	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	98.00	10/25/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	834.00	06/01/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,150.00	04/26/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,475.00	01/01/2006
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	12/13/2005
MS-60	NCS	Heritage Auctions	127.00	11/06/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,035.00	07/25/2005
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,610.00	05/29/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	690.00	03/24/2005
MS-65+	PCGS	American Numismatic Rarities	4,600.00	03/08/2005
MS-66	NGC	Superior Galleries	1,380.00	01/11/2005
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,380.00	09/01/2004
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	719.00	07/26/2004
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	633.00	06/03/2004
MS-66	NGC	American Numismatic Rarities	4,370.00	03/09/2004
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,610.00	11/07/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	805.00	09/01/2003
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	334.00	06/02/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,955.00	05/01/2003
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,783.00	03/19/2003
MS-64	NGC	Kingswood Galleries	1,213.00	01/16/2003
MS-65+	NGC	Kingswood Galleries	1,553.00	01/16/2003
MS-66	NGC	Kingswood Galleries	1,725.00	01/16/2003
MS-66	NGC	Bowers & Merena	1,610.00	01/01/2003
MS-65+	PCGS	Kingswood Galleries	1,380.00	10/03/2002
MS-64	NGC	Superior Galleries	1,323.00	06/02/2002
MS-62	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,725.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	4,370.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,840.00	06/01/2002
MS-62	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,495.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,185.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,093.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,495.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,380.00	06/01/2002
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	3,335.00	06/01/2002
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,840.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,093.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,070.00	06/01/2002
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,725.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,415.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,610.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,495.00	06/01/2002
MS-62	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,610.00	06/01/2002
MS-64	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,955.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,093.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,588.00	06/01/2002
MS-65+	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,495.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,415.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,380.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,495.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,955.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	3,450.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,990.00	06/01/2002
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,610.00	06/01/2002
MS-62	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,380.00	06/01/2002
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	690.00	01/09/2002
MS-64	NGC	Bowers & Merena	1,265.00	11/28/2001
MS-65+	NGC	Bowers & Merena	1,840.00	06/28/2001
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	3,450.00	02/17/2001
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	920.00	02/17/2001
MS-64	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,760.00	02/17/2001
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	863.00	02/17/2001
MS-64	NONE	Superior Galleries	3,910.00	02/17/2001
MS-62	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,760.00	02/17/2001
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,265.00	02/17/2001
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	546.00	02/17/2001
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,725.00	02/17/2001
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	546.00	02/17/2001
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,265.00	02/17/2001
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,530.00	02/17/2001
MS-63	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,070.00	02/17/2001
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,437.00	02/16/2001
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	748.00	03/02/2000
MS-63	NONE	David Akers	3,850.00	10/01/1997
MS-63	NONE	Bowers & Merena	242.00	05/20/1996
MS-60	NONE	Bowers & Merena	935.00	11/01/1988
MS-60	NONE	B. Max Mehl	2.00	06/01/1941