As of May, 2024, a 1812 Penny Large Date, BN in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $7,400.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8,500.00 and $110,000.00, 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 $44,850.00 in the 08/18/2011 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: 1,075,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1812 Penny Large Date, 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-66110,000.00
MS-65+67,500.00
MS-6555,000.00
MS-64+38,500.00
MS-6430,000.00
MS-63+21,500.00
MS-6317,500.00
MS-62+14,500.00
MS-6213,000.00
MS-6110,500.00
MS-608,500.00
AU-58+7,400.00
AU-587,000.00
AU-55+5,250.00
AU-554,500.00
AU-53+4,150.00
AU-534,000.00
AU-50+3,750.00
AU-503,650.00
XF-45+2,750.00
XF-452,500.00
XF-402,300.00
VF-351,600.00
VF-301,400.00
VF-251,100.00
VF-201,000.00
F-15625.00
F-12575.00
VG-10400.00
VG-8300.00
G-6175.00
G-4135.00
AG-3120.00
FR-250.00
PO-140.00

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 State8,500.00110,000.0035,136.36
About Uncirculated3,650.007,400.004,962.50
Extremely Fine2,300.002,750.002,516.67
Fine and Very Fine575.001,600.001,050.00
Good and Very Good135.00400.00252.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.00120.0070.00

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 1812 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1812 Penny Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)80.006,500.007,500.0075,000.00
1812 Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A28,000.0060,000.00
1812 Penny S-289 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)75.007,250.008,500.0027,500.00
1812 Penny S-290 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)100.006,000.0055,000.0055,000.00
1812 Penny S-291 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike)100.004,500.0015,000.0018,000.00
1812 Penny S-288 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)65.007,250.008,500.0075,000.00

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.

1812 Penny Large Date, 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

$173.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,703.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,008.83

Average Sale Price
$1,751.00

Most Recent Sale Price
37

Number of Sales
$37,326.55

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6631,625.0031,625.0031,625.00
MS-65+44,850.0044,850.0044,850.00
MS-647,475.0032,900.0019,008.33
MS-638,050.0010,350.009,071.00
MS-62+7,050.0010,200.008,883.33
MS-626,900.0011,500.009,008.33
MS-613,172.503,290.003,231.25
MS-602,415.002,415.002,415.00
AU-582,070.008,519.004,833.48
AU-55+2,585.003,120.002,892.00
AU-55863.004,888.002,952.28
AU-531,501.003,525.002,410.50
AU-50253.007,475.001,898.30
XF-45280.009,200.002,316.18
XF-40173.002,703.001,008.83
VF-35633.001,955.001,283.81
VF-30110.001,760.001,007.34
VF-25431.002,056.00958.81
VF-20132.00925.90324.19
F-15167.00690.00403.55
F-122.10705.00239.61
VG-1060.002,185.00411.86
VG-8180.00345.00282.33
G-655.00210.00112.58
G-431.0098.0068.08
AG-399.0099.0099.00
FR-233.0033.0033.00
PO-153.001,035.00370.17

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1812 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $44,850.00.

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 1812 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1812 Penny Large Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.95% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 13.26% / 6.06% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1812 Penny Large Date, 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
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/27/2023
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/30/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers60.0003/08/2023
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions129.0002/27/2023
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/27/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers144.0002/15/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15,000.0002/12/2023
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,525.0002/05/2023
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0011/13/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0011/09/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,751.0010/23/2022
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC160.0010/09/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/05/2022
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers4,080.0008/31/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers840.0008/31/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,500.0008/28/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions3,000.0008/28/2022
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC875.0008/14/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0007/06/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0006/17/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/09/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0002/09/2022
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0008/25/2021
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers960.0004/15/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/31/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0003/31/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers360.0003/10/2021
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0002/14/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers216.0011/18/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions292.8010/07/2020
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC211.0008/30/2020
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/11/2020
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0008/11/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0008/11/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0005/06/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0002/05/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0012/07/2019
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0012/04/2019
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0011/20/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0009/08/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/08/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0009/08/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0007/14/2019
VF-35PCGSKagin's1,260.0004/01/2019
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers528.0011/20/2018
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0009/09/2018
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/05/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/29/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0004/24/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/24/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/03/2018
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0003/29/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/13/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0002/20/2018
AU-53NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,998.0002/19/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/30/2018
AU-55+NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.5001/25/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions450.0001/03/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers132.0011/08/2017
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers504.0011/08/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers660.0011/08/2017
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers552.0011/08/2017
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers384.0011/08/2017
FR-2PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0010/30/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0009/07/2017
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0008/02/2017
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0008/01/2017
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,468.7503/29/2017
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/04/2017
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers95.0011/16/2016
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers493.5011/02/2016
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,937.5010/31/2016
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5008/03/2016
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,056.0006/06/2016
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions32,900.0005/19/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,172.5004/27/2016
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers998.7511/05/2015
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers2,115.0011/05/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0009/20/2015
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0007/05/2015
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,500.0004/12/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3811/06/2014
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers5,581.2510/31/2014
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,475.0010/19/2014
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,525.0009/01/2014
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,250.2008/08/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/04/2014
G-4ANACSGreat Collections69.3003/30/2014
VF-25NGCGreat Collections748.0003/30/2014
G-6ANACSGreat Collections104.5003/16/2014
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers925.9002/11/2014
VF-30ANACSGreat Collections220.0001/26/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/10/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/08/2014
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/08/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
F-12PCGSGreat Collections398.0010/27/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0009/25/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0009/25/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections385.0008/11/2013
AU-58PCGSScotsman6,037.5007/26/2013
VF-20ANACSGreat Collections193.0007/21/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions8,519.0007/11/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections165.0004/21/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections152.0004/14/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0002/22/2013
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/07/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions8,813.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions53.0010/29/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0010/18/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0010/18/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0009/06/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,703.0008/02/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/02/2012
VF-30NONEMcCawley & Grellman1,760.0005/12/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/18/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0004/18/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/02/2012
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/30/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0001/24/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0012/08/2011
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,610.0011/15/2011
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC920.0010/13/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers44,850.0008/18/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2011
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0005/16/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/27/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/05/2011
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0011/29/2010
XF-40NONEStack's1,265.0009/30/2010
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,615.0009/22/2010
VF-25NONEStack's1,150.0008/08/2010
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena633.0006/17/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0003/24/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/24/2010
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/06/2010
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/06/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/03/2009
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena920.0011/13/2009
XF-40NONEStack's1,150.0011/09/2009
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers7,475.0009/06/2009
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0009/06/2009
XF-45PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0008/05/2009
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena3,738.0008/05/2009
AU-50NONEScotsman1,438.0007/01/2009
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions127.0004/08/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/01/2009
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0002/03/2009
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0002/03/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions196.0001/05/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/01/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions351.0012/04/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0009/22/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0009/17/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions431.0009/01/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions633.0009/01/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0006/26/2008
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0005/28/2008
XF-40ANACSSuperior Galleries546.0004/01/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0003/06/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0002/01/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0002/01/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions518.0012/04/2007
AU-50PCGSBowers & Merena2,010.0011/15/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0011/14/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0008/15/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0008/08/2007
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions549.0006/25/2007
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC472.0005/29/2007
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0005/29/2007
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC874.0005/17/2007
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions403.0005/15/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0005/01/2007
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions431.0005/01/2007
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions173.0002/20/2007
AU-50ANACSSuperior Galleries632.0002/01/2007
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/01/2007
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena2,415.0011/09/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0011/01/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0010/30/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0010/24/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions253.0010/24/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/18/2006
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/13/2006
VF-30ANACSSuperior Galleries1,553.0009/10/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0008/21/2006
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,622.0007/24/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0004/26/2006
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/05/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions24,150.0002/05/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions299.0001/30/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions138.0001/30/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions196.0001/30/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions20,125.0001/05/2006
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries31,625.0001/02/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/01/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2006
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions357.0001/01/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2006
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0012/09/2005
VF-35NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0012/06/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0012/04/2005
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2005
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0008/12/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0008/01/2005
AU-55NGCSuperior Galleries3,450.0005/29/2005
AU-55NONEScotsman2,128.0005/04/2005
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0002/20/2005
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions253.0001/12/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0001/01/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0011/08/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions719.0011/04/2004
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0009/01/2004
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries2,185.0009/01/2004
XF-45NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,955.0008/15/2004
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions167.0005/10/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0003/25/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0002/02/2004
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries2,300.0001/25/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/07/2004
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0010/15/2003
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0009/14/2003
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0008/06/2003
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries2,185.0007/01/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/02/2003
AU-50NONESuperior Galleries4,370.0005/27/2003
AU-58NONESuperior Galleries8,050.0005/27/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/01/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0005/01/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0002/01/2003
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0001/01/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0009/29/2002
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,501.0009/01/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0007/28/2002
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/27/2002
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0006/27/2002
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/25/2002
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions805.0004/01/2002
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0004/01/2002
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/01/2002
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/09/2002
AU-58NONEHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/09/2002
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena1,150.0011/29/2001
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/03/2001
VG-8NONEHeritage Auctions345.0010/03/2001
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries1,208.0010/01/2001
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/08/2001
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries978.0002/17/2001
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,990.0002/16/2001
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,150.0002/16/2001
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions719.0001/04/2001
XF-45PCIHeritage Auctions280.0007/20/2000
VG-8NONEHeritage Auctions322.0006/01/2000
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0005/04/2000
VF-30PCIHeritage Auctions110.0004/21/2000
G-6NONEBowers & Merena55.0011/01/1988
XF-45NONEBowers & Ruddy750.0011/01/1979
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl2.1006/01/1941