As of May, 2024, a 1808 Penny Sheldon-279, BN in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $8,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $17,500.00 and $95,000.00, 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 $76,375.00 in the 03/31/2017 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 1,007,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1808 Penny Sheldon-279, 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-6695,000.00
MS-6430,000.00
MS-6117,500.00
AU-588,500.00
AU-55+6,650.00
AU-556,500.00
AU-53+5,700.00
AU-535,500.00
AU-50+5,150.00
AU-505,000.00
XF-45+4,400.00
XF-454,350.00
XF-403,500.00
VF-352,650.00
VF-301,500.00
VF-251,050.00
VF-20850.00
F-15725.00
F-12650.00
VG-10390.00
VG-8300.00
G-6225.00
G-4150.00

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 State17,500.0095,000.0047,500.00
About Uncirculated5,000.008,500.006,142.86
Extremely Fine3,500.004,400.004,083.33
Fine and Very Fine650.002,650.001,237.50
Good and Very Good150.00390.00266.25

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 1808 Classic Head 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1808 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)70.007,750.009,000.00100,000.00
1808 Penny Sheldon-277, BN (Regular Strike)125.007,600.009,000.0047,500.00
1808 Penny S-278, BN (Regular Strike)150.008,750.0010,000.0016,000.00

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.

1808 Penny Sheldon-279, 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

$50.00

Lowest Sale Price
$384.00

Highest Sale Price
$191.75

Average Sale Price
$81.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$767.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6676,375.0076,375.0076,375.00
MS-6415,600.0025,200.0020,400.00
MS-6312,000.0012,000.0012,000.00
MS-6113,513.0013,513.0013,513.00
MS-602,200.002,200.002,200.00
AU-553,740.405,287.504,693.47
AU-501,320.001,320.001,320.00
XF-45+1,920.001,920.001,920.00
XF-40576.003,120.002,074.00
VF-351,898.002,160.002,057.67
VF-301,028.131,116.251,072.19
VF-25546.00546.00546.00
VF-20228.00552.00390.00
F-15+690.00690.00690.00
F-15720.00720.00720.00
F-12480.00485.28482.64
VG-1050.00384.00191.75
VG-8109.00141.00127.33
G-41,265.001,265.001,265.00
PO-11,763.009,488.005,625.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1808 Penny Sheldon-279, BN (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 $76,375.00.

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 1808 Penny Sheldon-279, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1808 Penny Sheldon-279, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 48.65% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 27.03% / 18.92% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1808 Penny Sheldon-279, 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
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0002/27/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0002/02/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/16/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,320.0012/19/2021
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/25/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,740.4006/20/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/07/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers25,200.0002/19/2020
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,160.0002/19/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15,600.0002/03/2019
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers720.0010/30/2018
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers576.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers12,000.0008/22/2018
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0008/19/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0008/01/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/15/2018
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers50.0006/21/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers132.0006/21/2018
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers76,375.0003/31/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,028.1302/04/2016
MS-61PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers13,513.0002/01/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,052.5004/26/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/26/2015
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/14/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5009/04/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions485.2801/10/2014
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions1,763.0009/25/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/25/2013
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,898.0002/01/2012
F-15+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers690.0002/03/2011
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers480.0009/21/2010
G-4NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0009/21/2010
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers9,488.0009/07/2009
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions109.0008/04/2008
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers252.0002/13/2008
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers546.0002/13/2007
MS-60NONEStack's2,200.0008/10/1990