As of May, 2024, a 1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, BN in circulated condition is worth between $70.00 and $510.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $525.00 and $2,600.00, 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 $2,761.25 in the 04/01/2014 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: 333,456
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, 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-652,600.00
MS-64+1,650.00
MS-641,200.00
MS-63+850.00
MS-63750.00
MS-62+675.00
MS-62625.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60525.00
AU-58+510.00
AU-58500.00
AU-55+435.00
AU-55425.00
AU-53+415.00
AU-53400.00
AU-50+385.00
AU-50375.00
XF-45+335.00
XF-45325.00
XF-40310.00
VF-35300.00
VF-30260.00
VF-25250.00
VF-20225.00
F-15200.00
F-12165.00
VG-10160.00
VG-8150.00
G-6110.00
G-4100.00
AG-370.00

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 State525.002,600.001,047.22
About Uncirculated375.00510.00430.63
Extremely Fine310.00335.00323.33
Fine and Very Fine165.00300.00233.33
Good and Very Good100.00160.00130.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good70.0070.0070.00

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 1857 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1857 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)20.00535.00550.002,700.00
1857 Penny Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)20.00575.00600.003,500.00
1857 Penny Small Date, BN (Proof)N/AN/A4,500.0011,500.00
1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,900.0025,500.00
1857 Penny N-2 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)65.00585.00625.003,600.00
1857 Penny N-2 Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.005,850.00
1857 Penny Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650.007,250.00
1857 Penny N-2 Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,850.003,850.00
1857 Penny Large Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,800.0025,000.00
1857 Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,050.008,500.00
1857 Penny N-4 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)65.00625.00650.001,700.00
1857 Penny N-4 Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,950.008,750.00
1857 Penny Small Date, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,750.007,250.00
1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A575.005,500.00
1857 Penny Small Date, RB (Proof)N/AN/A5,000.0031,500.00
1857 Penny Small Date, RD (Proof)N/AN/A67,500.0067,500.00
1857 Penny N-5 Small Date, BN (Proof)N/AN/A5,500.0012,750.00
1857 Penny N-5 Small Date, RB (Proof)N/AN/A13,750.0013,750.00

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.

1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, 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

$180.00

Lowest Sale Price
$483.00

Highest Sale Price
$246.69

Average Sale Price
$180.00

Most Recent Sale Price
13

Number of Sales
$3,207.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+1,035.002,761.252,510.69
MS-651,680.001,980.001,830.00
MS-64+1,057.501,292.501,163.33
MS-64646.251,880.001,012.57
MS-63432.00763.75559.28
MS-62+363.60516.00421.12
MS-62264.002,530.00986.20
MS-60432.00633.00515.00
AU-58258.50387.75316.06
AU-55+264.00312.00288.00
AU-55258.50376.00296.69
AU-53216.00282.00242.37
AU-50180.00483.00246.69
XF-45+192.00216.00206.50
XF-45235.00368.00324.75
XF-40120.00288.00185.22
VF-35242.00368.00295.33
VF-30184.00748.00383.67
VF-25192.00192.00192.00
VF-2094.00834.00308.25
F-15129.00173.00151.00
F-12109.00109.00109.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from F-12 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $2,761.25.

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 1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 45.79% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 28.97% / 25.23% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1857 Penny N-1 Large Date, 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
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions109.0006/07/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions180.0002/27/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/27/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions241.2002/01/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0001/18/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/04/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions169.0012/21/2022
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions129.0010/05/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions552.0009/28/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers900.0008/31/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions149.0008/31/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions252.0008/22/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions139.0007/06/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers900.0006/17/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers576.0006/17/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions204.0006/01/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions990.0006/01/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions216.0002/16/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/29/2021
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers240.0009/22/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers552.0008/25/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions252.0007/07/2021
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers228.0009/16/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions156.0006/03/2020
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions210.0004/08/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers900.0002/19/2020
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,980.0002/19/2020
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers480.0002/19/2020
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers516.0002/19/2020
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers252.0009/04/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions222.0007/31/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions94.0004/03/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers900.0003/05/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions588.0001/14/2019
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions363.6012/26/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions181.2012/26/2018
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0010/30/2018
XF-45+NGCStack's Bowers192.0010/30/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers216.0010/30/2018
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers228.0010/30/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0010/14/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/22/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/08/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers120.0006/21/2018
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers216.0006/21/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers288.0006/21/2018
AU-55+NGCStack's Bowers264.0006/21/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions192.0006/20/2018
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions372.0005/23/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/29/2018
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0003/27/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions192.0001/09/2018
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers432.0011/15/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions216.0010/17/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions264.0008/22/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,410.0006/05/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions493.5004/25/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions470.0002/16/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions235.0011/08/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions258.5009/03/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions270.2507/27/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions282.0007/27/2016
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions470.0007/07/2016
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers211.5003/30/2016
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0001/24/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions540.5001/06/2016
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers258.5011/05/2015
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/16/2015
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5007/17/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions282.0006/14/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions235.0003/10/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions376.0003/10/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,880.0001/27/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions493.5001/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions675.6311/06/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2508/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,761.2504/01/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,761.2503/18/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,761.2503/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,761.2502/18/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,761.2502/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,761.2501/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,761.2501/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5011/08/2013
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers387.7507/27/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers763.7507/27/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers999.0001/01/2013
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers192.0002/01/2012
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers288.0002/01/2012
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0002/01/2012
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,035.0011/15/2011
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers276.0009/06/2011
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0002/03/2011
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/03/2011
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers834.0009/21/2010
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers748.0009/21/2010
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers483.0002/02/2010
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers219.0005/26/2009
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0009/16/2008
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0002/13/2008
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers242.0002/13/2008
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0002/13/2008
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers242.0002/13/2008
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers328.0009/25/2007
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers633.0009/25/2007
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers184.0009/25/2007
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers173.0005/29/2007