As of May, 2024, a 1821 Penny Newcomb 1, BN in circulated condition is worth between $40.00 and $7,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10,000.00 and $25,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $14,688.00 in the 02/13/2017 by renowned auctioneer Goldberg Auctioneers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 389,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1821 Penny Newcomb 1, 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-6325,000.00
MS-62+19,000.00
MS-6217,000.00
MS-6111,500.00
MS-6010,000.00
AU-58+7,250.00
AU-586,500.00
AU-55+4,850.00
AU-554,500.00
AU-53+4,000.00
AU-533,850.00
AU-50+2,900.00
AU-502,750.00
XF-45+2,150.00
XF-452,100.00
XF-401,400.00
VF-35900.00
VF-30675.00
VF-25600.00
VF-20450.00
F-15375.00
F-12260.00
VG-10150.00
VG-8125.00
G-680.00
G-470.00
AG-340.00

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 State10,000.0025,000.0016,500.00
About Uncirculated2,750.007,250.004,575.00
Extremely Fine1,400.002,150.001,883.33
Fine and Very Fine260.00900.00543.33
Good and Very Good70.00150.00106.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good40.0040.0040.00

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 1821 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1821 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)30.008,500.0011,000.0025,000.00
1821 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A18,500.0082,000.00
1821 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A36,000.0041,500.00
1821 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A36,500.0041,500.00
1821 Penny Newcomb 2, BN (Regular Strike)40.007,250.0010,000.0025,000.00
1821 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A50,000.0050,000.00
1821 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Proof)N/AN/A54,500.0075,000.00

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.

1821 Penny Newcomb 1, 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

$4,560.00

Lowest Sale Price
$7,638.00

Highest Sale Price
$6,148.25

Average Sale Price
$6,875.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$24,593.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
AU-58+14,688.0014,688.0014,688.00
AU-584,560.007,638.006,148.25
AU-55+4,080.004,080.004,080.00
AU-554,406.254,406.254,406.25
AU-50780.001,997.501,388.75
XF-45+1,064.001,320.001,192.00
XF-451,292.501,586.251,439.58
XF-40264.00264.00264.00
VF-351,186.751,186.751,186.75
VF-301,020.001,020.001,020.00
VF-25480.00480.00480.00
VF-20264.00480.00372.00
VG-1099.0099.0099.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1821 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-10 to AU-58+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-58+ having the highest max price $14,688.00.

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 1821 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1821 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Goldberg Auctioneers dominates with 47.62% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 28.57% / 19.05% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1821 Penny Newcomb 1, 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
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers264.0001/25/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/25/2021
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/25/2021
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers780.0009/16/2020
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,320.0002/19/2020
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,080.0002/19/2020
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,020.0009/04/2019
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers480.0009/04/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/01/2018
AU-58PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,875.0003/25/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,560.0002/22/2018
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,638.0006/05/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0004/25/2017
AU-58+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers14,688.0002/13/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5007/17/2015
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,186.7504/26/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/01/2015
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,586.2501/27/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions4,406.2511/14/2014
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0006/02/2010
XF-45+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,064.0006/02/2010