As of May, 2024, a 1814 Penny Sheldon-295 Plain 4, BN in circulated condition is worth between $110.00 and $7,050.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8,450.00 and $158,000.00, 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 $158,625.00 in the 05/12/2015 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 357,830
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Cents 1808-1814

1814 Penny Sheldon-295 Plain 4, 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-67158,000.00
MS-66+62,500.00
MS-6655,000.00
MS-65+51,000.00
MS-6550,000.00
MS-64+37,500.00
MS-6432,500.00
MS-63+17,000.00
MS-6316,500.00
MS-62+11,500.00
MS-6210,850.00
MS-6110,000.00
MS-608,450.00
AU-58+7,050.00
AU-586,000.00
AU-55+4,850.00
AU-554,600.00
AU-53+4,350.00
AU-534,250.00
AU-50+3,500.00
AU-503,250.00
XF-45+2,650.00
XF-452,500.00
XF-402,250.00
VF-351,600.00
VF-301,200.00
VF-25950.00
VF-20700.00
F-15550.00
F-12475.00
VG-10350.00
VG-8225.00
G-6175.00
G-4125.00
AG-3110.00

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 State8,450.00158,000.0040,061.54
About Uncirculated3,250.007,050.004,731.25
Extremely Fine2,250.002,650.002,466.67
Fine and Very Fine475.001,600.00912.50
Good and Very Good125.00350.00218.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good110.00110.00110.00

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 1814 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1814 Penny Plain 4, BN (Regular Strike)50.007,050.008,450.00160,000.00
1814 Penny Crosslet 4, BN (Regular Strike)50.009,150.009,500.00158,000.00
1814 Penny Plain 4, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A45,000.0045,000.00
1814 Penny S-294 Crosslet 4, BN (Regular Strike)65.009,150.009,500.00158,000.00

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.

1814 Penny Sheldon-295 Plain 4, 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

$408.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,520.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,471.77

Average Sale Price
$408.00

Most Recent Sale Price
13

Number of Sales
$19,133.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67158,625.00158,625.00158,625.00
MS-6545,600.0070,500.0058,050.00
MS-64+26,400.0030,550.0028,475.00
MS-6436,425.0036,425.0036,425.00
MS-637,500.0012,338.009,919.00
MS-62+5,160.008,813.006,518.88
MS-628,225.008,225.008,225.00
MS-617,050.007,050.007,050.00
MS-602,640.003,818.753,229.38
AU-583,120.009,600.005,828.13
AU-55+3,360.003,600.003,480.00
AU-552,880.004,230.003,351.91
AU-532,820.002,820.002,820.00
AU-50408.002,520.001,471.77
XF-45+2,160.002,530.002,345.00
XF-451,997.502,400.002,198.75
XF-40384.002,220.00859.00
VF-351,140.001,898.001,519.00
VF-30920.00920.00920.00
VF-2084.00690.00316.63
F-12104.00376.00240.00
VG-1035.00368.00174.71
VG-8156.00288.00192.08
G-685.002,300.00675.00
G-469.00196.00110.25
AG-3104.00104.00104.00
PO-1207.0012,075.002,442.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1814 Penny Sheldon-295 Plain 4, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $158,625.00.

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 1814 Penny Sheldon-295 Plain 4, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1814 Penny Sheldon-295 Plain 4, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.30% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 17.39% / 13.04% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1814 Penny Sheldon-295 Plain 4, 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
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0001/04/2024
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions408.0011/27/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions540.0002/27/2023
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions192.0002/27/2023
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/01/2023
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions154.0009/14/2022
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions144.0008/22/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions336.0008/17/2022
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions408.0008/17/2022
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions288.0008/03/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions312.0002/16/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions45,600.0001/16/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,220.0011/14/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0011/10/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0008/22/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0007/15/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/28/2021
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions104.0004/21/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions552.0001/27/2021
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions5,160.0010/18/2020
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0010/07/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions7,500.0009/20/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions126.0008/26/2020
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers26,400.0008/11/2020
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions91.0007/15/2020
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0006/23/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions222.0006/03/2020
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions156.0002/27/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions720.0002/03/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/16/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/16/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions504.0012/14/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0010/14/2018
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers5,640.0008/22/2018
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers85.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers2,100.0008/22/2018
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/22/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/22/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/01/2018
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions2,640.0007/15/2018
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0006/17/2018
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions89.0004/17/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions960.0003/29/2018
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0003/21/2018
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers2,280.0003/21/2018
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0003/13/2018
AU-58NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0001/25/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/03/2018
XF-45+NGCScotsman2,530.0011/03/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/07/2017
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,880.0006/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers70,500.0003/31/2017
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,338.0002/13/2017
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,813.0002/13/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers36,425.0002/13/2017
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions69.0008/16/2016
VG-10NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0007/11/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5006/08/2016
VG-10NGCStack's Bowers223.2503/30/2016
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5003/03/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions329.0002/14/2016
MS-64+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers30,550.0002/01/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0008/16/2015
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions376.0008/11/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions158,625.0005/12/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions2,945.7204/26/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,965.6312/04/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0011/14/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions164.5011/14/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions117.5011/14/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5011/06/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0011/06/2014
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0010/08/2014
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions3,818.7509/04/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0008/05/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions587.5001/10/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions705.0001/08/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0009/25/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions259.0007/11/2013
VG-8NGCStack's Bowers159.8007/01/2012
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers920.0002/01/2012
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,898.0002/01/2012
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers368.0002/03/2011
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers207.0009/21/2010
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/21/2010
G-4NONEGoldberg Auctioneers196.0009/21/2010
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers690.0009/21/2010
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers690.0002/02/2010
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0009/07/2009
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers391.0005/27/2008
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0002/13/2008