As of May, 2024, a 1812 Penny S-289 Large Date, BN in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $7,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8,500.00 and $27,500.00, 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 $15,863.00 in the 02/01/2016 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: 1,075,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1812 Penny S-289 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-6427,500.00
MS-63+18,000.00
MS-6317,500.00
MS-62+13,500.00
MS-6213,000.00
MS-6110,500.00
MS-608,500.00
AU-58+7,250.00
AU-587,000.00
AU-55+4,850.00
AU-554,500.00
AU-53+4,100.00
AU-534,000.00
AU-50+3,300.00
AU-503,200.00
XF-45+2,500.00
XF-452,500.00
XF-402,300.00
VF-351,650.00
VF-301,400.00
VF-251,150.00
VF-20950.00
F-15800.00
F-12575.00
VG-10400.00
VG-8275.00
G-6175.00
G-4135.00
AG-375.00

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 State8,500.0027,500.0015,500.00
About Uncirculated3,200.007,250.004,775.00
Extremely Fine2,300.002,500.002,433.33
Fine and Very Fine575.001,650.001,087.50
Good and Very Good135.00400.00246.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.0075.0075.00

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 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)40.007,400.008,500.00110,000.00
1812 Penny Small Date, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A28,000.0060,000.00
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 S-289 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

$240.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,233.00

Highest Sale Price
$971.23

Average Sale Price
$824.40

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$5,827.40

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6415,863.0015,863.0015,863.00
MS-62+13,800.0013,800.0013,800.00
MS-625,875.005,875.005,875.00
AU-585,170.005,170.005,170.00
AU-55+3,120.006,463.004,791.50
AU-553,525.003,600.003,562.50
AU-532,820.002,820.002,820.00
AU-50900.001,920.001,410.00
XF-459,200.009,200.009,200.00
XF-40240.002,233.00971.23
VF-351,410.001,410.001,410.00
VF-30329.001,000.00664.50
VF-20506.00528.00517.00
F-15470.00470.00470.00
F-1292.00352.50181.50
VG-1059.00311.00196.33
VG-879.00940.00331.13
PO-1190.35190.35190.35

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1812 Penny S-289 Large Date, 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 $15,863.00.

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 S-289 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 S-289 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.29% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 28.57% / 17.14% 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 S-289 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
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers100.0008/10/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions824.4011/10/2021
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/25/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/25/2021
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers13,800.0002/19/2020
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0003/13/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/14/2019
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers900.0008/22/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers240.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/17/2018
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,233.0006/05/2017
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,170.0002/13/2017
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions470.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers15,863.0002/01/2016
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,463.0002/01/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0010/29/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/16/2015
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions129.2511/14/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions79.0011/14/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions352.5011/14/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions176.2511/14/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions940.0001/10/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/10/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,000.0009/25/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/25/2013
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions329.0009/25/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers190.3507/27/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/06/2012
XF-45NONEGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0009/07/2009
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers219.0005/26/2009
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers311.0009/16/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions460.0004/23/2008
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers506.0002/13/2008
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers528.0002/13/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions92.0001/23/2008