As of May, 2024, a 1823/2 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $17,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $23,500.00 and $32,000.00, 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 $21,150.00 in the 04/26/2015 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 1,262,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1823/2 Penny, 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-6232,000.00
MS-6123,500.00
AU-5817,000.00
AU-55+15,750.00
AU-5514,250.00
AU-53+12,500.00
AU-5312,000.00
AU-50+10,000.00
AU-509,000.00
XF-45+5,500.00
XF-455,000.00
XF-403,250.00
VF-352,000.00
VF-301,600.00
VF-251,400.00
VF-201,150.00
F-15700.00
F-12550.00
VG-10425.00
VG-8275.00
G-6250.00
G-4225.00
AG-3115.00
FR-275.00

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 State23,500.0032,000.0027,750.00
About Uncirculated9,000.0017,000.0012,928.57
Extremely Fine3,250.005,500.004,583.33
Fine and Very Fine550.002,000.001,233.33
Good and Very Good225.00425.00293.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.00115.0095.00

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 1823 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1823 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)55.0040,000.0047,500.00375,000.00
1823 Penny Private Restrike, BN (Regular Strike)200.001,375.001,550.003,150.00
1823 Penny Private Restrike Silver (Regular Strike)N/AN/A15,000.0021,000.00
1823/2 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A30,000.0060,000.00
1823 Penny Private Restrike, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,600.004,700.00
1823 Penny Newcomb 2, BN (Regular Strike)70.0044,500.0052,500.00350,000.00
1823/2 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)65.0018,500.0032,000.0032,000.00
1823/2 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Proof)N/AN/A30,000.0060,000.00

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.

1823/2 Penny, 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

$7.85

Lowest Sale Price
$748.00

Highest Sale Price
$300.05

Average Sale Price
$222.00

Most Recent Sale Price
30

Number of Sales
$9,001.43

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6121,150.0021,150.0021,150.00
MS-603,680.003,680.003,680.00
AU-586,325.0018,400.0010,285.00
AU-553,450.007,050.005,250.00
AU-532,760.0014,375.005,074.27
AU-501,880.005,750.003,558.81
XF-45+4,080.004,080.004,080.00
XF-452,530.005,875.003,670.60
XF-40480.003,055.001,411.33
VF-35920.002,070.001,580.26
VF-30175.001,725.001,017.70
VF-25881.2520,700.003,834.38
VF-2099.001,380.00540.23
F-15253.00840.00516.65
F-127.85748.00300.05
VG-1077.50384.00222.75
VG-857.00322.00164.73
G-694.00186.00147.57
G-437.00168.0096.63
AG-348.0048.0048.00
PO-171.502,530.00586.98

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1823/2 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-61. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-61 having the highest max price $21,150.00.

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 1823/2 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1823/2 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.83% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.33% / 4.58% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1823/2 Penny, 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
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/27/2023
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0011/27/2023
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers144.0007/26/2023
F-15NGCDavid Lawrence RC590.0004/30/2023
VG-10NGCDavid Lawrence RC77.5004/30/2023
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0003/29/2023
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/27/2023
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers168.0002/15/2023
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers504.0001/25/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0012/18/2022
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0008/17/2022
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0008/10/2022
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers144.0007/27/2022
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers168.0007/27/2022
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC91.0003/27/2022
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0002/02/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0012/29/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0011/03/2021
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers432.0008/25/2021
XF-40PCGSScotsman1,298.0007/23/2021
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC451.0012/06/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/28/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0010/07/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0009/16/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers10,800.0008/11/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0002/26/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0002/12/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/25/2019
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers144.0005/29/2019
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0005/29/2019
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers870.0003/05/2019
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0012/14/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0006/06/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0004/24/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0004/24/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0004/24/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0004/24/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions169.2004/24/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0004/24/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0004/17/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0003/29/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0003/27/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0002/13/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers432.0011/08/2017
VF-35PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,550.0004/06/2017
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2502/28/2017
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers705.0002/13/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,145.6301/04/2017
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5001/04/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0001/04/2017
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC135.0012/26/2016
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers822.5011/02/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/31/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,600.3510/31/2016
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,763.0009/05/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5008/30/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2508/10/2016
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers940.0008/03/2016
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers999.0002/01/2016
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers2,350.0011/05/2015
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC300.0009/27/2015
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions881.2509/20/2015
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,028.1309/14/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5008/04/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5008/04/2015
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC255.0008/02/2015
AU-53PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,693.7506/25/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5006/07/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0006/07/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0006/07/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0006/07/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions21,150.0004/26/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2503/31/2015
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0003/01/2015
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/07/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1308/05/2014
G-4PCGSGreat Collections116.6008/03/2014
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC270.0007/06/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions110.4506/16/2014
G-4PCGSGreat Collections103.4006/15/2014
VF-30NGCGreat Collections1,030.7005/18/2014
VF-20NONEMcCawley-Yancey1,300.0005/03/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7504/23/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/23/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/21/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions199.7503/21/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions103.4003/10/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions103.4003/03/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions74.0003/03/2014
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers205.6302/11/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections71.5001/19/2014
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/10/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.2501/10/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5001/08/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/08/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/08/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers136.3011/08/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers705.0011/08/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions96.0009/30/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions49.0008/05/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,837.0007/11/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions206.0004/29/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions147.0002/04/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions60.0002/04/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0001/09/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,998.0010/18/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions112.0009/03/2012
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers18,400.0008/04/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions353.0008/02/2012
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0008/02/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/12/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0005/30/2012
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0004/18/2012
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions633.0004/18/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/18/2012
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0002/02/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0012/19/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/08/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,006.0012/08/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions322.0011/08/2011
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/08/2011
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0010/13/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions14,375.0009/07/2011
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions322.0006/01/2011
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions184.0006/01/2011
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions184.0006/01/2011
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/27/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/17/2011
VG-8PCGSBowers & Merena161.0011/03/2010
F-12PCGSBowers & Merena748.0011/03/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0009/22/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions978.0009/22/2010
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/08/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0004/28/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/28/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions466.0002/03/2010
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0002/03/2010
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/03/2010
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/19/2009
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/11/2009
VG-8ICGHeritage Auctions219.0008/05/2009
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/01/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/01/2009
AG-3ICGHeritage Auctions48.0002/25/2009
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0002/09/2009
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions81.0009/29/2008
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0009/17/2008
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/30/2008
VF-35ICGHeritage Auctions920.0006/04/2008
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/14/2008
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC8,165.0003/06/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0002/18/2008
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0002/13/2008
AU-58NGCStack's8,050.0001/07/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/06/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0010/02/2007
VG-8NGCDavid Lawrence RC173.0006/25/2007
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/01/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/01/2007
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0002/13/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/29/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/03/2007
VF-30NONECoin Galleries1,426.0012/13/2006
F-12ANACSDavid Lawrence RC92.0011/27/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions175.0010/30/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0010/24/2006
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0009/20/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0009/19/2006
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/19/2006
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0006/05/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/01/2006
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/01/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0004/26/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/26/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0004/26/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions175.0004/23/2006
AU-50NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,750.0003/14/2006
XF-45PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0003/14/2006
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0003/02/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/26/2006
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0002/05/2006
VF-35PCGSSuperior Galleries1,495.0002/05/2006
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions368.0001/30/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions197.0001/30/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2006
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/01/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0010/02/2005
AU-53NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0006/23/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0006/06/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0006/05/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0006/02/2005
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0005/09/2005
AU-58PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities14,950.0003/08/2005
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0002/23/2005
AU-53NGCSuperior Galleries2,818.0002/20/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/02/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/01/2005
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/01/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0011/28/2004
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0011/03/2004
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions101.0009/08/2004
XF-40NGCSuperior Galleries1,495.0009/01/2004
AU-53NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0008/15/2004
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0007/26/2004
VF-20NONEStack's/ANR1,380.0006/23/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0006/16/2004
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0006/16/2004
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0005/19/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions224.0005/10/2004
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0005/10/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0012/24/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2003
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries20,700.0007/01/2003
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0006/02/2003
AU-53NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,766.2502/24/2003
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/08/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/01/2002
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/25/2002
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/01/2002
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/09/2002
AU-53PCGSSuperior Galleries2,760.0010/01/2001
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions3,300.0009/19/2001
AU-53PCGSKingswood Galleries2,990.0006/07/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions259.0006/02/2001
AU-55NGCGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0005/28/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions350.0005/03/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions150.0005/01/2001
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0004/07/2001
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries2,070.0002/17/2001
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries575.0002/17/2001
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,380.0002/16/2001
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions170.0001/04/2001
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0011/16/2000
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0002/09/2000
VF-20NONEDavid Akers154.0010/01/1997
VF-30NONEBowers & Ruddy200.0011/01/1979
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl7.8506/01/1941