As of May, 2024, a 1811/0 Penny S-286, BN in circulated condition is worth between $135.00 and $48,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $50,000.00 and $65,000.00, 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 $102,000.00 in the 08/22/2018 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: 218,025
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1811/0 Penny S-286, 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-6365,000.00
MS-62+56,000.00
MS-6255,000.00
MS-6152,500.00
MS-6050,000.00
AU-58+48,000.00
AU-5847,500.00
AU-55+38,500.00
AU-5537,500.00
AU-53+33,500.00
AU-5332,500.00
AU-50+16,500.00
AU-5014,500.00
XF-45+8,250.00
XF-457,500.00
XF-406,000.00
VF-354,350.00
VF-303,850.00
VF-252,250.00
VF-201,750.00
F-151,300.00
F-12950.00
VG-10900.00
VG-8575.00
G-6475.00
G-4375.00
AG-3225.00
FR-2135.00
PO-1175.00

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 State50,000.0065,000.0055,700.00
About Uncirculated14,500.0048,000.0033,562.50
Extremely Fine6,000.008,250.007,250.00
Fine and Very Fine950.004,350.002,408.33
Good and Very Good375.00900.00581.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good135.00225.00178.33

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 1811 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1811 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)140.0010,150.0010,500.0067,500.00
1811/0 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)200.0049,500.0055,000.0075,000.00
1811 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20,000.00140,000.00
1811 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A325,000.00325,000.00
1811 Penny S-287, BN (Regular Strike)100.009,750.0010,500.0032,000.00
1811 Penny S-287, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75,000.00140,000.00
1811 Penny S-287, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A450,000.00450,000.00

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.

1811/0 Penny S-286, 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

$228.00

Lowest Sale Price
$780.00

Highest Sale Price
$571.50

Average Sale Price
$360.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$3,429.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-63102,000.00102,000.00102,000.00
AU-5819,200.0052,800.0038,400.00
AU-55+25,200.0025,200.0025,200.00
AU-5551,700.0051,700.0051,700.00
AU-5315,275.0027,025.0021,150.00
AU-502,160.007,500.004,830.00
XF-455,875.005,875.005,875.00
XF-40940.00940.00940.00
VF-302,938.002,938.002,938.00
VF-251,880.002,040.001,972.89
VF-20372.002,880.001,464.00
F-15840.001,293.001,066.50
F-12228.00780.00571.50
VG-10180.00576.00310.80
VG-8276.00504.00390.00
G-6375.00504.00434.60
G-4120.00300.00210.00
AG-3168.00250.00209.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1811/0 Penny S-286, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $102,000.00.

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 1811/0 Penny S-286, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1811/0 Penny S-286, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.29% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 14.63% / 12.20% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1811/0 Penny S-286, 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
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions19,200.0007/23/2023
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions300.0009/21/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions7,500.0005/08/2022
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions504.0003/14/2022
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions25,200.0001/16/2022
F-12NGCStack's Bowers360.0011/30/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0011/10/2021
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions424.8003/24/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,160.0008/26/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers43,200.0008/11/2020
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions210.0005/27/2020
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers52,800.0002/19/2020
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers276.0009/04/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0007/10/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions576.0005/29/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions780.0004/03/2019
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions504.0004/03/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions228.0004/03/2019
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions120.0003/13/2019
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions840.0012/14/2018
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC375.0010/14/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/09/2018
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers102,000.0008/22/2018
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0008/22/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0008/01/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers780.0006/21/2018
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/21/2018
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,938.0002/19/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/30/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions372.0001/23/2018
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions576.0001/03/2018
AG-3NGCDavid Lawrence RC250.0008/14/2017
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,293.0006/05/2017
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers27,025.0002/13/2017
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/08/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.6808/16/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions51,700.0005/12/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0011/14/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions940.0011/06/2014
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions705.0010/08/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0001/10/2014