As of May, 2024, a 1826/5 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $5,850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8,000.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $39,100.00 in the 02/01/2009 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: 1,517,425
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1826/5 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-6660,000.00
MS-65+42,500.00
MS-6535,000.00
MS-64+29,000.00
MS-6426,000.00
MS-63+16,500.00
MS-6314,000.00
MS-62+12,500.00
MS-6211,500.00
MS-619,000.00
MS-608,000.00
AU-58+5,850.00
AU-585,500.00
AU-55+4,750.00
AU-554,250.00
AU-53+2,600.00
AU-532,200.00
AU-50+1,950.00
AU-501,900.00
XF-45+1,650.00
XF-451,550.00
XF-401,500.00
VF-35750.00
VF-30650.00
VF-25525.00
VF-20450.00
F-15350.00
F-12275.00
VG-10240.00
VG-8200.00
G-6120.00
G-4100.00
AG-370.00
FR-250.00

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 State8,000.0060,000.0024,000.00
About Uncirculated1,900.005,850.003,625.00
Extremely Fine1,500.001,650.001,566.67
Fine and Very Fine275.00750.00500.00
Good and Very Good100.00240.00165.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good50.0070.0060.00

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 1826 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1826 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)30.001,625.001,650.0018,000.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 5, BN (Regular Strike)40.001,525.001,600.004,500.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)40.001,525.001,600.005,500.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 5, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6,000.0010,000.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)40.001,525.001,600.0020,000.00
1826 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,250.0010,000.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Regular Strike)650.001,150.00N/AN/A
1826/5 Penny Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike)50.005,500.0011,500.0055,000.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 7, BN (Regular Strike)40.001,525.001,600.0020,000.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 4, BN (Regular Strike)40.001,725.001,800.002,400.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 4, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6,000.006,000.00
1826 Penny Newcomb 9, BN (Regular Strike)800.001,250.00N/AN/A

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.

1826/5 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

$1,093.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,700.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,354.60

Average Sale Price
$4,700.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$11,773.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6639,100.0039,100.0039,100.00
MS-644,888.006,462.505,540.13
MS-63+9,300.0012,000.0010,650.00
MS-636,600.0012,000.009,300.00
MS-62+7,200.009,250.008,225.00
MS-624,512.8015,525.009,737.70
MS-612,415.003,172.502,850.00
MS-60763.751,870.001,316.88
AU-58+4,582.504,582.504,582.50
AU-581,093.004,700.002,354.60
AU-551,430.003,290.002,617.50
AU-531,725.001,725.001,725.00
AU-50322.00322.00322.00
XF-401,035.002,875.001,614.00
VF-35540.501,080.00810.25
VF-30127.00127.00127.00
VF-25381.88489.00435.44
VF-20312.00435.00373.50
F-15306.00483.00394.50
VG-10192.00192.00192.00
VG-8160.00160.00160.00
G-640.0040.0040.00
G-4129.25129.25129.25
PO-197.00374.00235.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1826/5 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $39,100.00.

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 1826/5 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1826/5 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 46.15% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Superior Galleries with 11.54% / 9.62% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1826/5 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
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/14/2024
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0001/25/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers192.0008/25/2021
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0006/23/2020
AU-58+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,582.5001/30/2020
MS-63+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,300.0001/12/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers312.0003/05/2019
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC435.0011/18/2018
VG-8PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0008/05/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers12,000.0003/21/2018
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers306.0002/19/2018
MS-63+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,000.0001/03/2018
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9,250.0004/10/2017
AU-58NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,700.0002/01/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5009/20/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions3,172.5004/26/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5003/01/2015
G-6PCGSGreat Collections40.0008/03/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8806/04/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections4,512.8005/18/2014
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions763.7504/23/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,937.5001/10/2014
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions129.2501/10/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0001/08/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,396.0007/11/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0007/11/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections97.0009/16/2012
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers1,725.0001/24/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0011/08/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/11/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0008/11/2011
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions127.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers39,100.0002/01/2009
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries15,525.0009/01/2008
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0002/13/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2007
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions322.0010/24/2006
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0008/13/2006
AU-55NONEStack's2,760.0001/16/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,750.0009/18/2005
MS-61NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,875.0006/23/2005
AU-53PCGSSuperior Galleries1,725.0005/29/2005
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries5,060.0005/29/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions8,338.0001/01/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/01/2005
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries1,093.0009/01/2004
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries1,150.0005/27/2003
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers4,888.0002/24/2003
F-15NONEHeritage Auctions483.0011/16/2000
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,870.0011/01/1988