As of May, 2024, a 1817 Penny N-16, 15 Stars, BN in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $4,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6,000.00 and $65,000.00, 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 $76,375.00 in the 03/31/2017 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 3,948,400
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1817 Penny N-16, 15 Stars, 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-6565,000.00
MS-64+24,000.00
MS-6420,000.00
MS-63+15,500.00
MS-6315,000.00
MS-62+11,500.00
MS-6211,000.00
MS-619,400.00
MS-606,000.00
AU-58+4,500.00
AU-584,000.00
AU-55+3,200.00
AU-553,000.00
AU-53+1,850.00
AU-531,800.00
AU-50+1,600.00
AU-501,500.00
XF-45+1,150.00
XF-451,100.00
XF-40850.00
VF-35700.00
VF-30550.00
VF-25425.00
VF-20375.00
F-15200.00
F-12165.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8110.00
G-690.00
G-470.00
AG-350.00

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 State6,000.0065,000.0019,711.11
About Uncirculated1,500.004,500.002,681.25
Extremely Fine850.001,150.001,033.33
Fine and Very Fine165.00700.00402.50
Good and Very Good70.00150.00105.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0050.0050.00

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 1817 Coronet 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1817 Penny 13 Stars, BN (Regular Strike)28.001,000.001,050.0011,000.00
1817 Penny 15 Stars, BN (Regular Strike)36.004,750.006,000.0071,500.00
1817 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A40,000.0067,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)2,500.002,500.00N/AN/A
1817 Penny Newcomb 2, BN (Regular Strike)50.00840.00890.0010,000.00
1817 Penny 13 Stars, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,100.005,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Regular Strike)35.00925.001,000.007,000.00
1817 Penny 13 Stars, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,750.007,250.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 5, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,600.002,000.00
1817 Penny 15 Stars, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A65,000.0065,000.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 4, BN (Regular Strike)65.00750.002,800.002,800.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike)35.00825.00900.009,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 11, BN (Regular Strike)35.00825.00900.002,300.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)35.00825.00900.005,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 14, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,600.002,150.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 15, BN (Regular Strike)1,000.003,000.003,850.007,000.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 9, BN (Regular Strike)35.00825.00900.009,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 12, BN (Regular Strike)1,100.001,100.002,500.005,750.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 7, BN (Regular Strike)1,500.001,500.00N/AN/A
1817 Penny Newcomb 9, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,500.004,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 17, BN (Regular Strike)2,200.0010,000.00N/AN/A
1817 Penny Newcomb 10, BN (Regular Strike)35.00825.00900.004,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 13, BN (Regular Strike)35.00825.00900.009,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 13, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.003,000.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 14, BN (Regular Strike)30.00825.00900.004,500.00
1817 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Proof)N/AN/A40,000.0060,000.00

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.

1817 Penny N-16, 15 Stars, 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

$960.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,440.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,240.00

Average Sale Price
$1,380.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$7,440.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6576,375.0076,375.0076,375.00
MS-62+5,875.005,875.005,875.00
MS-629,987.509,987.509,987.50
MS-612,040.007,800.004,920.00
MS-604,440.004,440.004,440.00
AU-582,232.504,800.003,224.17
AU-55+2,820.002,820.002,820.00
AU-551,645.002,820.002,232.50
AU-53960.001,440.001,240.00
AU-501,500.001,680.001,590.00
XF-45+705.001,116.25910.63
XF-451,938.751,938.751,938.75
XF-40164.501,200.00682.25
VF-35384.00480.00432.00
VF-25456.00456.00456.00
VF-20114.00114.00114.00
F-155,040.005,040.005,040.00
VG-10117.50140.00128.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1817 Penny N-16, 15 Stars, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to MS-65. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $76,375.00.

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 1817 Penny N-16, 15 Stars, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1817 Penny N-16, 15 Stars, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 34.38% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 31.25% / 31.25% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1817 Penny N-16, 15 Stars, 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 Auctions2,640.0002/27/2023
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0002/26/2023
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0001/16/2022
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/03/2021
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,680.0009/16/2020
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0006/23/2020
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,320.0002/19/2020
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,800.0002/19/2020
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,200.0009/04/2019
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers480.0009/04/2019
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers960.0003/05/2019
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,040.0001/30/2019
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,500.0001/30/2019
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions456.0010/31/2018
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions114.0009/12/2018
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers384.0008/22/2018
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers4,440.0008/22/2018
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers1,020.0008/22/2018
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/22/2018
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/03/2018
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,820.0006/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers76,375.0003/31/2017
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,875.0002/13/2017
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers705.0011/02/2016
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/08/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5003/30/2016
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0007/17/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5006/30/2015
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,938.7506/01/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions164.5011/14/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions9,987.5011/14/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/05/2014