As of May, 2024, a 1856 Penny Slanted 5, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $275.00 and $6,500.00, 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 $5,875.00 in the 01/01/2013 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: 2,690,463
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1856 Penny Slanted 5, 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-666,500.00
MS-65+1,850.00
MS-651,500.00
MS-64+1,300.00
MS-64850.00
MS-63+700.00
MS-63650.00
MS-62+500.00
MS-62425.00
MS-61300.00
MS-60275.00

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 State275.006,500.001,350.00

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 1856 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1856 Penny Slanted 5, BN (Regular Strike)20.00250.00265.003,500.00
1856 Penny Slanted 5, BN (Proof)N/AN/A5,750.0016,000.00
1856 Penny Upright 5, BN (Regular Strike)18.00225.00235.002,700.00
1856 Penny Upright 5, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.003,150.00
1856 Penny N-8 Upright 5, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A525.00525.00
1856 Penny Upright 5, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.008,750.00
1856 Penny Slanted 5, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,050.006,500.00
1856 Penny N-10 Upright 5, BN (Regular Strike)30.00260.00275.001,250.00
1856 Penny Slanted 5, RB (Proof)N/AN/A7,000.0040,000.00
1856 Penny Slanted 5, RD (Proof)N/AN/A22,500.0077,500.00
1856 Penny N-5 Slanted 5, BN (Proof)N/AN/A5,750.0016,250.00
1856 Penny N-5 Slanted 5, RB (Proof)N/AN/A11,750.0040,000.00

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.

1856 Penny Slanted 5, 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

$236.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,667.50

Highest Sale Price
$610.74

Average Sale Price
$540.00

Most Recent Sale Price
56

Number of Sales
$34,201.67

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,186.005,875.002,199.10
MS-65+390.005,520.001,221.09
MS-65881.251,320.001,064.38
MS-64+734.00998.75865.25
MS-64236.001,667.50610.74
MS-63167.00480.00359.11
MS-62138.00374.00250.57
MS-60127.00385.00256.00
PO-1325.00325.00325.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1856 Penny Slanted 5, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $5,875.00.

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 1856 Penny Slanted 5, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1856 Penny Slanted 5, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.87% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 10.32% / 7.94% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1856 Penny Slanted 5, 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions540.0003/08/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers600.0001/25/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers504.0009/21/2022
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0007/06/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers480.0006/17/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0006/08/2022
MS-64PCGSScotsman620.0011/05/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions552.0005/12/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0010/18/2020
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers660.0006/23/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0005/06/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/14/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC455.0010/28/2018
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions480.0005/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0004/29/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions504.0002/27/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/07/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0009/05/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2504/26/2017
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers822.5011/02/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/31/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions423.0009/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions998.7507/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5002/10/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers793.1302/06/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,028.1301/27/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions705.0012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3811/06/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers646.0003/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions485.2802/03/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections590.0008/25/2013
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions734.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0001/09/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,875.0001/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0011/29/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0004/18/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/08/2011
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,070.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers391.0008/15/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions417.0012/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0012/02/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena518.0011/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,667.5009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers603.7509/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0009/07/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,437.5009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,012.5009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,782.5009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,437.5009/07/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers575.0009/07/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0012/04/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's325.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0010/01/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/26/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions127.0006/04/2008
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena805.0002/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/09/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries575.0008/03/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions921.0007/12/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries517.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries690.0002/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2007
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena633.0011/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0007/11/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/26/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions163.0004/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions864.0002/09/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0009/01/2005
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0006/23/2005
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena1,093.0001/09/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0007/20/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions308.0003/17/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/31/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/07/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,668.0010/22/2003
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,140.0009/14/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/10/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0009/01/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0008/06/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0008/06/2003
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions201.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCKingswood Galleries1,301.0001/16/2003
MS-66NGCKingswood Galleries1,186.0001/16/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/08/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions641.0012/17/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions483.0009/01/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,093.0006/01/2002
MS-65+NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0006/01/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0004/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions236.0002/24/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions390.0007/18/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions334.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions310.0002/08/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/04/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0010/01/2000
MS-63PCGSDavid Akers198.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena495.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena385.0011/01/1988