As of May, 2024, a 1809 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $14,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $15,500.00 and $45,000.00, 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 $43,200.00 in the 08/11/2020 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: 222,867
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1809 Penny, 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-6445,000.00
MS-63+34,500.00
MS-6330,000.00
MS-62+26,000.00
MS-6225,000.00
MS-6118,000.00
MS-6015,500.00
AU-58+14,750.00
AU-5814,500.00
AU-55+9,750.00
AU-558,500.00
AU-53+6,750.00
AU-536,000.00
AU-50+5,500.00
AU-505,250.00
XF-45+5,100.00
XF-455,000.00
XF-404,600.00
VF-352,500.00
VF-302,150.00
VF-251,800.00
VF-201,500.00
F-151,400.00
F-121,000.00
VG-10775.00
VG-8675.00
G-6550.00
G-4325.00
AG-3215.00
FR-275.00
PO-150.00

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 State15,500.0045,000.0027,714.29
About Uncirculated5,250.0014,750.008,875.00
Extremely Fine4,600.005,100.004,900.00
Fine and Very Fine1,000.002,500.001,725.00
Good and Very Good325.00775.00581.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.00215.00113.33

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 1809 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1809 Penny Sheldon-280, BN (Regular Strike)65.0013,250.0014,500.0050,000.00

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.

1809 Penny, 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

$57.00

Lowest Sale Price
$720.00

Highest Sale Price
$253.77

Average Sale Price
$690.00

Most Recent Sale Price
37

Number of Sales
$9,389.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6443,200.0043,200.0043,200.00
MS-637,700.0032,200.0017,614.29
MS-62+23,400.0023,400.0023,400.00
MS-6216,100.0017,250.0016,675.00
MS-619,200.009,200.009,200.00
MS-608,050.0036,800.0022,425.00
AU-583,335.0014,400.007,452.50
AU-555,750.006,900.006,325.00
AU-533,450.006,613.005,031.67
AU-501,234.005,463.003,217.23
XF-45242.006,900.003,509.67
XF-40219.004,080.001,903.00
VF-351,725.004,140.002,465.20
VF-30196.001,762.50923.69
VF-251,527.503,055.001,995.50
VF-20175.002,645.00826.21
F-15184.001,180.00663.17
F-1231.002,420.00499.36
VG-106.00834.00423.73
VG-857.00720.00253.77
G-687.00460.00261.43
G-461.001,265.00194.62
AG-375.00150.00120.10
FR-250.0050.0050.00
PO-130.006,325.001,225.02

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1809 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $43,200.00.

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 1809 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1809 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.18% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 9.21% / 4.82% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1809 Penny, 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
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/14/2024
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/24/2023
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0004/12/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers576.0003/29/2023
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0003/22/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers168.0011/16/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions23,400.0010/09/2022
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions134.0008/22/2022
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC690.0006/26/2022
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0003/14/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0012/29/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0007/28/2021
F-15PCGSScotsman1,180.0007/23/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0006/20/2021
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers552.0003/31/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0011/22/2020
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0010/07/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0008/26/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers43,200.0008/11/2020
VF-20PCGSKagin's1,200.0003/02/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/05/2020
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers192.0001/29/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0001/01/2020
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers552.0008/20/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/05/2019
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers720.0005/29/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0004/17/2019
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0003/05/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0008/08/2018
XF-40PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,877.5005/17/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/24/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0004/17/2018
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0004/17/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0003/27/2018
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0003/21/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0003/13/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0002/22/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0011/08/2017
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/26/2017
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5003/29/2017
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,645.0002/13/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions793.1301/04/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5010/31/2016
FR-2PCGSStack's Bowers50.0008/03/2016
AG-3PCGSDavid Lawrence RC105.0006/20/2016
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers823.0006/06/2016
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers617.0002/01/2016
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,055.0002/01/2016
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0005/10/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions754.3501/07/2015
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7501/04/2015
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0011/16/2014
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7511/02/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections79.2007/13/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions646.2503/21/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions440.6302/27/2014
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,115.0001/28/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions423.0001/27/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions4,112.5001/08/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections1,081.0011/10/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers235.0011/08/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions194.0009/30/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,234.0007/11/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions200.0007/08/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers558.0004/16/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions170.0003/25/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions194.0001/14/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,819.0001/09/2013
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions212.0001/07/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers28,200.0001/01/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0011/16/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions223.0009/06/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0007/12/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0007/12/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers431.0003/22/2012
XF-40NONEStack's Bowers403.0003/22/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/02/2012
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers6,038.0001/24/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/03/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/17/2011
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/13/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/07/2011
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/07/2011
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers834.0006/14/2011
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions575.0004/27/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/05/2011
VF-20NONEStack's1,093.0009/30/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/27/2010
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions405.0009/22/2010
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0009/06/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/28/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/26/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0004/26/2010
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0003/24/2010
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions460.0003/24/2010
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0002/15/2010
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0002/02/2010
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions196.0010/22/2009
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0010/22/2009
MS-61NGCStack's9,200.0009/23/2009
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers18,975.0009/06/2009
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions276.0008/05/2009
XF-45DGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0005/28/2009
G-6ICGHeritage Auctions173.0004/29/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/01/2009
AU-53NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,613.0002/03/2009
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2009
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/22/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0009/17/2008
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions184.0009/03/2008
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/01/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions322.0008/13/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0007/30/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions2,041.0007/30/2008
VF-35PCGSStack's1,725.0007/27/2008
MS-63PCGSStack's32,200.0007/27/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions518.0006/09/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0005/28/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions196.0004/23/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions219.0004/23/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions403.0004/23/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions127.0004/21/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions81.0004/21/2008
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,216.0003/03/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/20/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0002/01/2008
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC546.0011/12/2007
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/03/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/24/2007
MS-60NONEScotsman8,050.0007/27/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0007/18/2007
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,127.5005/29/2007
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0005/29/2007
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2007
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/09/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions276.0003/20/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/21/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0002/20/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions175.0002/20/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions613.0002/20/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/29/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0001/22/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/22/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/08/2007
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0012/05/2006
F-12ANACSDavid Lawrence RC173.0011/27/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/25/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/24/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/24/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions863.0010/24/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0009/19/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0009/19/2006
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/13/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0009/04/2006
XF-40NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0008/11/2006
XF-45NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,290.0008/11/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions323.0007/19/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0007/11/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/07/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0006/07/2006
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions293.0006/05/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/26/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0004/23/2006
VF-20NONEStack's2,645.0003/07/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0003/05/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0002/09/2006
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries17,250.0002/05/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0001/09/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0001/05/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
VF-25NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,070.0012/06/2005
AU-50NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,220.0012/06/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0011/09/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0011/07/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/05/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0009/28/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0008/01/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0006/05/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/05/2005
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries36,800.0005/29/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0005/09/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/28/2005
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0002/20/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/17/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0001/05/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0009/08/2004
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries1,840.0009/01/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0007/26/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0006/16/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0006/16/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0004/28/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions93.0009/22/2003
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena5,463.0007/30/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2003
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers11,500.0002/24/2003
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0002/01/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0009/29/2002
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0009/01/2002
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries9,775.0008/01/2002
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0007/31/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/28/2002
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,473.0007/27/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0006/09/2002
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0006/01/2002
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2002
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/03/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0008/08/2001
VF-30PCGSBowers & Merena978.0006/28/2001
VF-30SEGSHeritage Auctions368.0005/01/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions604.0005/01/2001
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions529.0005/01/2001
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions215.0002/22/2001
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0001/03/2001
AU-58NGCBowers & Merena3,335.0001/03/2001
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/08/2000
F-12NONEDavid Akers2,420.0010/01/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena7,700.0005/20/1996
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena4,180.0011/01/1988
AU-50NONEBowers & Ruddy3,000.0011/01/1979
VG-10NONEB. Max Mehl6.0006/01/1941