As of May, 2024, a 1810 Penny S-285, BN in circulated condition is worth between $65.00 and $6,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued at up to $17,500.00, 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 $39,656.25 in the 10/27/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 1,458,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1810 Penny S-285, 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-6317,500.00
AU-556,000.00
AU-53+4,500.00
AU-534,200.00
AU-50+3,800.00
AU-503,700.00
XF-45+2,950.00
XF-452,900.00
XF-402,700.00
VF-351,600.00
VF-301,400.00
VF-251,050.00
VF-201,000.00
F-15600.00
F-12550.00
VG-10300.00
VG-8225.00
G-6175.00
G-4125.00
AG-365.00

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 State17,500.0017,500.0017,500.00
About Uncirculated3,700.006,000.004,440.00
Extremely Fine2,700.002,950.002,850.00
Fine and Very Fine550.001,600.001,033.33
Good and Very Good125.00300.00206.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good65.0065.0065.00

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 1810 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1810 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)75.0010,000.0010,500.0062,500.00
1810/09 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)80.0012,750.0013,000.0051,000.00
1810 Penny S-283, BN (Regular Strike)135.009,000.0015,500.0015,500.00
1810/09 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A90,000.0090,000.00
1810 Penny S-282, BN (Regular Strike)65.007,750.0015,000.0015,000.00
1810 Penny S-284, BN (Regular Strike)135.0010,500.0012,000.0052,500.00

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.

1810 Penny S-285, 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

$168.00

Lowest Sale Price
$705.00

Highest Sale Price
$446.80

Average Sale Price
$300.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$2,234.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6533,600.0033,600.0033,600.00
MS-6422,800.0039,656.2531,228.13
MS-6310,800.0018,800.0014,984.50
AU-585,520.005,520.005,520.00
AU-55+4,113.004,465.004,289.00
AU-553,525.003,525.003,525.00
AU-533,000.003,000.003,000.00
XF-452,232.504,255.003,243.75
VF-35840.00840.00840.00
VF-30764.00764.00764.00
VF-251,469.001,469.001,469.00
VF-20168.00705.00446.80
F-15506.00506.00506.00
F-12100.00100.00100.00
G-6368.00368.00368.00
G-4132.00192.00162.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1810 Penny S-285, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-4 to MS-65. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $39,656.25.

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 1810 Penny S-285, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1810 Penny S-285, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 44.44% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 33.33% / 22.22% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1810 Penny S-285, 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-12PCGSStack's Bowers100.0008/10/2023
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers192.0008/10/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0005/17/2023
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0001/16/2022
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/25/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers18,000.0006/16/2021
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers33,600.0002/19/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers22,800.0002/19/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers10,800.0008/20/2019
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions168.0003/13/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0010/14/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions486.0008/01/2018
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,113.0002/19/2018
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions840.0011/02/2017
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers18,800.0006/05/2017
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,465.0002/13/2017
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0008/16/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/26/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions705.0003/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions39,656.2510/27/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,469.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers12,338.0001/01/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions764.0009/06/2012
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0009/21/2010
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,255.0009/07/2009
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers575.0002/13/2008
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers506.0002/13/2008