As of May, 2024, a 1826/5 Penny Newcomb 8, BN in circulated condition is worth between $50.00 and $5,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $11,500.00 and $55,000.00, 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 $70,500.00 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: 1,517,425
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1826/5 Penny Newcomb 8, 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-6655,000.00
MS-6422,500.00
MS-63+16,000.00
MS-6313,500.00
MS-62+12,250.00
MS-6211,500.00
AU-585,500.00
AU-55+4,500.00
AU-554,250.00
AU-53+2,300.00
AU-532,200.00
AU-50+1,900.00
AU-501,850.00
XF-45+1,600.00
XF-451,550.00
XF-401,500.00
VF-35700.00
VF-30600.00
VF-25500.00
VF-20450.00
F-15300.00
F-12250.00
VG-10225.00
VG-8200.00
G-675.00
G-450.00

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 State11,500.0055,000.0021,791.67
About Uncirculated1,850.005,500.003,214.29
Extremely Fine1,500.001,600.001,550.00
Fine and Very Fine250.00700.00466.67
Good and Very Good50.00225.00137.50

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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1826/5 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)50.005,850.008,000.0060,000.00
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 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 Newcomb 8, 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

$2,585.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,113.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,144.50

Average Sale Price
$3,240.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$12,578.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6670,500.0070,500.0070,500.00
MS-6410,575.0027,025.0017,887.50
MS-638,400.0019,975.0012,591.67
AU-55+2,585.004,113.003,144.50
AU-501,645.001,645.001,645.00
XF-40180.001,057.50618.75
VF-30144.00540.50328.04
VF-25288.00288.00288.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1826/5 Penny Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-25 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $70,500.00.

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 Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1826/5 Penny Newcomb 8, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Stack's Bowers dominates with 47.37% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Heritage Auctions with 31.58% / 21.05% 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 Newcomb 8, 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions22,200.0001/16/2022
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,240.0009/16/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0008/11/2020
VF-25ANACSStack's Bowers288.0008/11/2020
AU-55+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,640.0009/04/2019
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers144.0009/04/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers180.0006/21/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers9,400.0006/05/2017
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,113.0006/05/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers70,500.0003/31/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers27,025.0002/13/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers540.5011/02/2016
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0003/30/2016
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0003/30/2016
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions299.6310/27/2015
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers19,975.0007/17/2015
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5007/17/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions11,750.0011/14/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions10,575.0006/23/2014