As of May, 2024, a 1811 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $140.00 and $10,150.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10,500.00 and $67,500.00, 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 $30,550.00 in the 03/21/2019 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, 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 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-6567,500.00
MS-64+38,500.00
MS-6432,000.00
MS-63+23,500.00
MS-6319,000.00
MS-62+15,000.00
MS-6213,500.00
MS-6111,500.00
MS-6010,500.00
AU-58+10,150.00
AU-5810,000.00
AU-55+7,500.00
AU-557,000.00
AU-53+6,500.00
AU-536,250.00
AU-50+5,350.00
AU-504,750.00
XF-45+4,500.00
XF-454,350.00
XF-403,500.00
VF-352,850.00
VF-302,350.00
VF-251,850.00
VF-201,500.00
F-15925.00
F-12725.00
VG-10550.00
VG-8475.00
G-6375.00
G-4285.00
AG-3175.00
FR-2150.00
PO-1140.00

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 State10,500.0067,500.0025,666.67
About Uncirculated4,750.0010,150.007,187.50
Extremely Fine3,500.004,500.004,116.67
Fine and Very Fine725.002,850.001,700.00
Good and Very Good285.00550.00421.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good140.00175.00155.00

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 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1811/0 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
1811/0 Penny S-286, BN (Regular Strike)135.0048,000.0050,000.0065,000.00

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 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

$9.50

Lowest Sale Price
$1,380.00

Highest Sale Price
$647.95

Average Sale Price
$660.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$21,382.41

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-648,395.0030,550.0019,348.75
MS-639,200.0017,250.0012,287.50
MS-611,840.006,900.004,226.33
MS-60+14,950.0014,950.0014,950.00
MS-601,725.004,025.002,845.00
AU-58+6,300.008,400.007,350.00
AU-581,438.008,813.005,625.17
AU-55+4,800.004,800.004,800.00
AU-552,000.004,888.003,292.67
AU-531,380.005,750.003,741.80
AU-50764.004,600.002,834.71
XF-45+4,200.004,200.004,200.00
XF-45748.005,750.002,664.33
XF-40346.003,565.001,475.55
VF-35920.0010,925.003,014.50
VF-30230.002,520.001,256.15
VF-25353.001,840.00996.29
VF-209.501,380.00647.95
F-15127.00978.00535.38
F-1224.00576.00243.75
VG-1065.00336.00201.67
VG-887.00382.00161.06
G-656.00450.00227.83
G-469.30264.00141.00
AG-325.00168.0086.00
FR-296.00132.00114.00
PO-1237.00662.00454.72

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1811 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 $30,550.00.

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 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1811 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.54% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.35% / 3.66% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1811 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
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/24/2023
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions324.0007/05/2023
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0005/30/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0004/17/2023
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0003/29/2023
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0003/19/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers528.0012/13/2022
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0008/31/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0003/07/2022
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,330.0012/19/2021
VF-30ANACSStack's Bowers1,680.0011/30/2021
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/03/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/25/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/07/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/31/2021
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers204.0003/10/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0001/20/2021
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/20/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/18/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/07/2020
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0010/07/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0009/23/2020
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/02/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0008/26/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/11/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0005/06/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/25/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0002/05/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0002/05/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0001/12/2020
AU-58+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0001/12/2020
AU-58+PCGSStack's Bowers6,300.0011/20/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0009/08/2019
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers690.0008/20/2019
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0008/20/2019
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions30,550.0003/21/2019
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0009/12/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/05/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/17/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0003/27/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,220.0002/22/2018
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0012/11/2017
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers576.0011/15/2017
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers312.0011/08/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/31/2016
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,087.0006/06/2016
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0002/01/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/06/2016
G-6NGCGreat Collections189.6212/21/2014
VG-10ANACSGreat Collections271.7009/14/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions440.6306/04/2014
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions146.8804/07/2014
G-4ANACSGreat Collections69.3004/06/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions205.6303/03/2014
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,050.0002/13/2014
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions364.2502/03/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions211.5001/27/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/08/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions8,813.0012/05/2013
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5011/08/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/25/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers266.7309/20/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0008/08/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0007/11/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections237.0005/12/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions165.0003/25/2013
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions4,259.0003/21/2013
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions96.0001/14/2013
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0001/07/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers23,500.0001/01/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/06/2012
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0008/02/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/12/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers279.6507/01/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0002/02/2012
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers5,750.0001/24/2012
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0001/03/2012
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions311.0001/03/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers546.0011/15/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions276.0010/13/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions504.0010/13/2011
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/13/2011
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/12/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0009/07/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers546.0006/14/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/27/2011
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/27/2011
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0003/17/2011
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0010/04/2010
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/22/2010
VF-20ICGScotsman661.0007/23/2010
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/08/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0007/05/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0006/21/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions662.0004/28/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0004/26/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0004/26/2010
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0003/24/2010
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions65.0002/08/2010
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/11/2010
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0012/03/2009
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions207.0010/19/2009
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions99.0009/02/2009
VF-30PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0008/05/2009
G-4ICGHeritage Auctions115.0004/29/2009
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0004/22/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions978.0003/01/2009
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,565.0002/03/2009
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,888.0002/03/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0002/01/2009
VF-25ICGHeritage Auctions353.0002/01/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0001/01/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions276.0012/29/2008
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/04/2008
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions150.0012/03/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions322.0009/01/2008
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions127.0008/11/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/30/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's600.0007/27/2008
XF-40PCGSStack's2,300.0007/10/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions64.0005/28/2008
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,910.0005/27/2008
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0003/06/2008
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,186.0003/03/2008
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0002/13/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/01/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions346.0001/16/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0010/02/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0008/15/2007
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0008/15/2007
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/18/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0007/18/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0005/14/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2007
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,311.0005/01/2007
AG-3ICGDavid Lawrence RC58.0004/23/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0003/01/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/21/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/19/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/31/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/31/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0001/09/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0001/08/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0011/29/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/24/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0010/24/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0010/24/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0009/20/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/19/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions703.0009/19/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0009/13/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0008/21/2006
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena1,093.0008/16/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0008/13/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/13/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions369.0007/11/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/07/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0006/07/2006
AU-58ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers1,438.0005/30/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/06/2006
MS-60NONEStack's2,990.0003/01/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions161.0001/30/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions276.0001/30/2006
AU-50PCGSStack's3,450.0001/16/2006
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0001/09/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0001/04/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/01/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2006
VF-25NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0012/06/2005
VF-20ANACSDavid Lawrence RC598.0011/14/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0011/09/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0010/05/2005
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/18/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2005
MS-60+NONESuperior Galleries14,950.0005/29/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions639.0005/25/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0005/04/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0004/17/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions113.0002/02/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0001/05/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0012/13/2004
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0011/08/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0009/08/2004
VF-25PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0009/01/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0009/01/2004
XF-40NONEScotsman2,128.0007/30/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0007/26/2004
VF-25ANACSDavid Lawrence RC748.0007/21/2004
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0006/16/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0006/16/2004
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0006/03/2004
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries9,200.0005/31/2004
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/05/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0012/24/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/01/2003
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena3,738.0007/30/2003
MS-61NONEScotsman1,840.0007/25/2003
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries10,925.0007/01/2003
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0005/27/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0005/01/2003
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/01/2003
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0001/08/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0012/17/2002
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena8,395.0011/06/2002
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0011/06/2002
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0009/29/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions311.0009/29/2002
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/01/2002
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions661.0009/01/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0007/28/2002
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,565.0007/27/2002
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0006/09/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0006/09/2002
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0002/24/2002
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/09/2002
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/09/2002
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0011/29/2001
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0011/28/2001
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0010/01/2001
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0006/28/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions240.0005/09/2001
VF-35NONEHeritage Auctions920.0005/01/2001
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/05/2001
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions316.0004/05/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions310.0004/05/2001
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/22/2001
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries2,070.0002/17/2001
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,437.0002/16/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions391.0010/01/2000
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0002/01/2000
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/08/2000
XF-40NONEDavid Akers440.0010/01/1997
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0005/20/1996
F-15NONEBowers & Merena303.0011/01/1988
AU-55NONEBowers & Ruddy2,000.0011/01/1979
VF-20NONEB. Max Mehl9.5006/01/1941