As of May, 2024, a 1812 Penny S-290 Small Date, BN in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $6,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued at up to $55,000.00, 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 $55,812.50 in the 04/27/2023 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: 1,075,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1812 Penny S-290 Small 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-6555,000.00
AU-586,000.00
AU-55+4,850.00
AU-554,500.00
AU-53+4,100.00
AU-534,000.00
AU-50+3,600.00
AU-503,500.00
XF-45+2,500.00
XF-452,500.00
XF-402,100.00
VF-351,350.00
VF-301,200.00
VF-25950.00
VF-20850.00
F-15550.00
F-12475.00
VG-10350.00
VG-8225.00
G-6140.00
G-4125.00
AG-3100.00

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 State55,000.0055,000.0055,000.00
About Uncirculated3,500.006,000.004,364.29
Extremely Fine2,100.002,500.002,366.67
Fine and Very Fine475.001,350.00895.83
Good and Very Good125.00350.00210.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00100.00100.00

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-289 Large Date, BN (Regular Strike)75.007,250.008,500.0027,500.00
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-290 Small 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

$2,280.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,875.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,579.00

Average Sale Price
$2,640.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$17,895.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6538,400.0055,812.5045,504.17
MS-6427,025.0027,025.0027,025.00
MS-63+27,025.0027,025.0027,025.00
MS-62+12,100.0014,100.0013,100.00
MS-628,460.008,460.008,460.00
MS-614,993.754,993.754,993.75
AU-587,344.007,344.007,344.00
AU-55+2,938.004,465.003,507.67
AU-532,280.005,875.003,579.00
AU-50763.756,900.002,468.00
XF-40504.001,680.001,005.00
VF-352,530.002,530.002,530.00
VF-301,553.001,553.001,553.00
VF-25414.00870.00633.50
VF-20204.00705.00487.00
F-12150.00384.00267.00
VG-10235.00235.00235.00
VG-8176.00437.00264.33
G-4132.00149.00140.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1812 Penny S-290 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from G-4 to MS-65. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $55,812.50.

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-290 Small 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-290 Small Date, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.82% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Legend Rare Coin Auctions with 29.55% / 6.82% 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-290 Small 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
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions38,400.0001/14/2024
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions552.0005/30/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0005/17/2023
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions55,812.5004/27/2023
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions149.0002/27/2023
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions150.0011/09/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/20/2021
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers132.0008/25/2021
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0001/24/2021
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers810.0009/16/2020
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0010/24/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/09/2019
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions204.0003/13/2019
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,400.0001/14/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0010/14/2018
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers1,320.0008/22/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0008/01/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0007/15/2018
MS-62+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,100.0005/24/2018
AU-53NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,700.0001/25/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/09/2018
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/03/2018
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,938.0006/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers42,300.0003/31/2017
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,344.0002/13/2017
MS-63+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers27,025.0002/13/2017
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers14,100.0009/05/2016
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers27,025.0002/01/2016
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,465.0002/01/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions8,460.0001/07/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.2512/04/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions4,993.7511/14/2014
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions235.0011/14/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0011/14/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions705.0011/14/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/10/2014
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions646.0007/11/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions176.0012/17/2012
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers414.0002/01/2012
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,553.0009/21/2010
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0009/07/2009
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers6,900.0009/07/2009
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers604.0002/13/2008
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers437.0009/25/2007