As of May, 2024, a 1852 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 and $19,000.00, 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 $5,581.00 in the 10/18/2012 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: 5,063,094
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1852 Penny, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6719,000.00
MS-66+4,600.00
MS-662,700.00
MS-65+1,900.00
MS-651,500.00
MS-64+1,100.00
MS-64950.00
MS-63+650.00
MS-63550.00
MS-62+435.00
MS-62385.00
MS-61350.00
MS-60300.00

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 State300.0019,000.002,647.69

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 1852 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1852 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)20.00215.00225.0016,750.00
1852 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.0017,500.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)40.00260.00275.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike)40.00260.00275.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 5, BN (Regular Strike)40.00250.00260.003,650.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 8, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A600.003,100.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Regular Strike)30.00250.00260.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 8, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,150.004,150.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 3, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A350.001,500.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)40.00265.00275.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 6, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.002,800.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 17, BN (Regular Strike)30.00265.00275.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 14, BN (Regular Strike)40.00265.00275.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 4, BN (Regular Strike)40.00250.00260.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 11, BN (Regular Strike)40.00255.00265.001,000.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 7, BN (Regular Strike)40.00260.00275.001,700.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 11, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.001,600.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 15, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.00275.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 12, BN (Regular Strike)40.00265.00275.0017,000.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 20, BN (Regular Strike)250.00260.00275.00350.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 22/9, BN (Regular Strike)40.00255.00275.0016,500.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 16, BN (Regular Strike)40.00265.00275.003,600.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 22/9, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,600.001,600.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 16, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450.001,600.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 22/9, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,450.004,150.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 23, BN (Regular Strike)585.00585.00N/AN/A
1852 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A100,000.00100,000.00
1852 Penny Newcomb 24, BN (Proof)N/AN/A50,500.0050,500.00

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.

1852 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$489.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,140.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,195.81

Average Sale Price
$925.00

Most Recent Sale Price
58

Number of Sales
$69,357.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-673,220.003,795.003,488.33
MS-66+3,760.005,581.004,553.67
MS-66805.003,680.001,673.46
MS-65+489.004,140.001,195.81
MS-65930.001,586.251,208.55
MS-64+1,057.501,057.501,057.50
MS-64311.001,997.50688.93
MS-63276.001,821.25616.05
MS-62385.00385.00385.00
MS-61132.00207.00179.67
MS-601.651,600.00476.95
XF-4579.0079.0079.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1852 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-45 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66+ having the highest max price $5,581.00.

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 1852 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1852 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.14% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / David Lawrence RC with 11.29% / 6.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1852 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.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0011/27/2023
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC602.0012/25/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers384.0011/16/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/31/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0008/28/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0006/17/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0005/04/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0003/14/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC975.0002/20/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0012/08/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0012/01/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0010/06/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/15/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/23/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/20/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions600.0012/09/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,086.8805/16/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,291.2509/27/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,645.0005/17/2018
MS-65PCGSKagin's1,200.0003/08/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,233.7508/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.3306/08/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/08/2017
MS-63NGCGoldberg Auctioneers499.0006/05/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers646.2511/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/10/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5007/19/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0006/08/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2505/19/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/30/2016
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers423.0002/01/2016
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC925.0001/10/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/06/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/06/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0010/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0002/01/2015
MS-64NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,997.5001/27/2015
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,821.2501/27/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers587.5006/28/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions687.3804/23/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,600.0003/02/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/03/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/10/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/10/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3801/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions911.0012/05/2013
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,050.0001/27/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,469.0001/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0001/09/2013
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions200.0011/29/2012
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.0010/18/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions341.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0003/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/02/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,553.0012/26/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0010/13/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/07/2011
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,380.0006/14/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/01/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0001/05/2011
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,179.0011/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,006.0006/17/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena489.0006/17/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/28/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0003/24/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,495.0012/03/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0009/07/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,437.5009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0009/07/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers948.7509/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,127.5009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers805.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0009/07/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0012/04/2008
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0009/16/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC863.0009/08/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC955.0008/07/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,081.0005/08/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/01/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0002/20/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/14/2007
MS-65+NGCStack's747.5010/11/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0008/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries747.0008/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSScotsman949.0007/27/2007
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena834.0006/28/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC817.0006/14/2007
MS-64PCGSLyn Knight748.0006/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0005/15/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,265.0001/08/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC748.0001/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions346.0012/25/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/29/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0011/16/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0008/13/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0005/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/26/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/09/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/13/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0012/06/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,323.0006/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0005/04/2005
MS-66NGCKingswood Galleries1,093.0003/03/2005
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,795.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers380.0002/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0011/04/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0007/20/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0007/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions472.0006/07/2004
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,150.0003/11/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/31/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,242.0012/04/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/07/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/07/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0006/02/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,380.0005/27/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0005/05/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions552.0003/20/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/01/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2002
MS-67NGCSuperior Galleries3,450.0008/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions311.0007/28/2002
MS-65+NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0006/01/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0006/01/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0006/01/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0006/01/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0006/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/09/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions604.0008/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0006/28/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0003/08/2001
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries863.0002/17/2001
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries863.0002/17/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0008/05/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/08/2000
MS-62NONEDavid Akers385.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena825.0005/20/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0011/01/1988
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena358.0011/01/1988
MS-60NONEBowers & Ruddy1,600.0011/01/1979
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl2.1006/01/1941
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl1.6506/01/1941