As of May, 2024, a 1811 Penny S-287, BN in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $9,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10,500.00 and $32,000.00, 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 $60,000.00 in the 02/19/2020 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, 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 S-287, 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-6432,000.00
MS-63+22,000.00
MS-6319,000.00
MS-62+14,500.00
MS-6213,500.00
MS-6111,500.00
MS-6010,500.00
AU-58+9,750.00
AU-589,500.00
AU-55+7,400.00
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-251,900.00
VF-201,500.00
F-15925.00
F-12725.00
VG-10550.00
VG-8475.00
G-6325.00
G-4265.00
AG-3160.00
FR-2100.00

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 State10,500.0032,000.0017,571.43
About Uncirculated4,750.009,750.007,062.50
Extremely Fine3,500.004,500.004,116.67
Fine and Very Fine725.002,850.001,708.33
Good and Very Good265.00550.00403.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00160.00130.00

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 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, 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 S-287, 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
$1,380.00

Highest Sale Price
$663.95

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$9,295.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6537,200.0060,000.0048,600.00
MS-6414,950.0015,600.0015,275.00
MS-63+35,250.0035,250.0035,250.00
MS-6315,600.0015,600.0015,600.00
MS-62+7,200.0011,100.008,700.00
MS-616,462.506,600.006,531.25
MS-605,520.005,520.005,520.00
AU-58+21,150.0021,150.0021,150.00
AU-583,995.008,400.006,197.50
AU-55+4,560.006,169.005,078.40
AU-555,875.007,931.256,903.13
AU-534,025.004,025.004,025.00
AU-50780.001,680.001,230.00
XF-45+2,040.004,406.003,081.87
XF-453,290.003,290.003,290.00
XF-40360.002,280.001,411.33
VF-352,645.002,645.002,645.00
VF-30719.001,680.001,475.80
VF-25900.001,140.001,030.00
VF-20168.001,380.00663.95
F-15506.00705.00575.67
F-12144.00493.50365.07
VG-1070.00489.00197.29
VG-8135.13384.00308.73
G-6144.00223.25183.63
G-489.00192.00140.50
AG-3134.00149.00141.50
PO-1253.00552.00406.88

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1811 Penny S-287, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $60,000.00.

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 Penny S-287, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1811 Penny S-287, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.14% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 22.58% / 16.13% 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 S-287, 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-10NGCHeritage Auctions228.0005/30/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/12/2023
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions134.0002/27/2023
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions149.0002/27/2023
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0002/01/2023
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions192.0001/25/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions130.0010/12/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0002/02/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,100.0001/16/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions37,200.0012/19/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/20/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions432.0010/20/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions630.0009/08/2021
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0008/25/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions5,520.0008/22/2021
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers1,680.0007/28/2021
XF-40PCGSScotsman2,124.0007/23/2021
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions384.0003/24/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0001/27/2021
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions5,040.0009/20/2020
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,620.0009/16/2020
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0009/02/2020
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers1,920.0008/11/2020
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions990.0006/10/2020
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions7,200.0005/06/2020
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers60,000.0002/19/2020
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,400.0002/19/2020
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers780.0011/20/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0011/06/2019
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions516.0008/21/2019
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/03/2019
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,800.0003/13/2019
VF-25ANACSStack's Bowers1,050.0003/05/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0002/03/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0002/03/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/14/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/14/2019
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions168.0001/02/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions276.0012/26/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions15,600.0012/14/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/14/2018
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers576.0010/30/2018
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,560.0010/14/2018
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0010/14/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0009/09/2018
VF-25ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers900.0009/05/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers15,600.0008/22/2018
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0008/22/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/22/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers144.0008/22/2018
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers70.0006/21/2018
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions2,799.6006/17/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/16/2018
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions89.0004/03/2018
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions100.0004/03/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions900.0003/06/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/30/2018
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions7,800.0009/07/2017
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,406.0006/05/2017
AU-58+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers21,150.0002/13/2017
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,169.0002/13/2017
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions223.2509/04/2016
PO-1NCSStack's Bowers352.5008/09/2016
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers470.0008/09/2016
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions352.5007/27/2016
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,583.0006/06/2016
AU-58NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,995.0006/06/2016
MS-63+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers35,250.0002/01/2016
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/06/2016
VF-20PCGSScotsman1,380.0007/24/2015
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions493.5002/01/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/07/2015
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions705.0012/04/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions7,931.2511/14/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions135.1309/08/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/04/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/10/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/10/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions441.0012/05/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions382.0007/11/2013
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers528.7506/29/2012
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,093.0002/01/2012
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers552.0002/01/2012
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers506.0002/01/2012
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers4,025.0008/15/2011
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0009/21/2010
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers14,950.0006/02/2010
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers265.0005/26/2009
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers391.0009/16/2008
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers253.0009/16/2008
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers144.0002/13/2008
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers719.0002/13/2007
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers489.0002/13/2007