As of May, 2024, a 1829 Penny Medium Letters, BN in circulated condition is worth between $70.00 and $8,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10,750.00 and $21,500.00, 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 $12,075.00 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: 1,414,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1829 Penny Medium Letters, 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-6421,500.00
MS-63+13,000.00
MS-6310,750.00
AU-588,250.00
AU-55+6,000.00
AU-555,500.00
AU-53+3,700.00
AU-533,250.00
AU-50+2,850.00
AU-502,750.00
XF-45+2,600.00
XF-452,500.00
XF-401,950.00
VF-35925.00
VF-30675.00
VF-25625.00
VF-20515.00
F-15425.00
F-12275.00
VG-10250.00
VG-8170.00
G-6100.00
G-480.00
AG-370.00

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 State10,750.0021,500.0015,083.33
About Uncirculated2,750.008,250.004,614.29
Extremely Fine1,950.002,600.002,350.00
Fine and Very Fine275.00925.00573.33
Good and Very Good80.00250.00150.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good70.0070.0070.00

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 1829 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1829 Penny Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)20.002,050.002,250.0043,500.00
1829 Penny Bronzed (Proof)N/AN/A36,000.0052,500.00
1829 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A8,500.0053,500.00
1829 Penny N-1 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)10.002,800.005,000.005,000.00
1829 Penny N-2 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)35.001,850.002,150.0011,250.00
1829 Penny Large Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,500.0013,500.00
1829 Penny N-7 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)45.002,000.005,500.005,500.00
1829 Penny N-4 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)3,500.003,500.00N/AN/A
1829 Penny N-9 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)2,100.006,750.00N/AN/A
1829 Penny N-8 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)35.001,850.002,150.0047,500.00
1829 Penny N-6 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)35.001,850.002,150.0047,500.00
1829 Penny N-6 Large Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7,000.007,000.00
1829 Penny N-3 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)75.003,000.0017,500.0017,500.00
1829 Penny N-5 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)75.006,000.0017,500.0017,500.00
1829 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A24,000.0024,000.00
1829 Penny N-6 Bronzed (Proof)N/AN/A35,000.0052,500.00

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.

1829 Penny Medium Letters, 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

$57.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,680.00

Highest Sale Price
$937.63

Average Sale Price
$411.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$9,376.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6411,500.0012,075.0011,787.50
MS-636,900.006,900.006,900.00
MS-622,530.004,600.003,970.80
MS-616,900.006,900.006,900.00
AU-581,955.007,050.003,976.25
AU-55+3,407.506,600.004,775.83
AU-551,725.001,725.001,725.00
AU-53489.00489.00489.00
AU-501,410.001,725.001,567.50
XF-45+3,080.003,080.003,080.00
XF-4057.003,680.00937.63
VF-35633.001,495.00862.47
VF-30446.504,600.001,578.34
VF-251,265.001,840.001,511.67
VF-20121.00705.00313.31
F-15360.00360.00360.00
F-1261.00242.00151.50
VG-10151.80305.00228.40
VG-8110.00518.00251.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1829 Penny Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $12,075.00.

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 1829 Penny Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1829 Penny Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 43.33% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Superior Galleries with 18.33% / 13.33% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1829 Penny Medium Letters, 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-55+PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0011/09/2022
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers360.0012/21/2021
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers360.0004/15/2021
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC305.0001/31/2021
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0008/11/2020
XF-45+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,080.0010/28/2018
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,293.0002/19/2018
XF-40ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers411.0006/05/2017
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers153.0006/05/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers446.5012/07/2016
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers3,407.5011/02/2016
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers705.0006/06/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/03/2016
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6301/07/2015
VG-8PCGSGreat Collections110.0010/19/2014
VG-10PCGSGreat Collections151.8009/07/2014
XF-40ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers881.2506/02/2014
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions646.2502/27/2014
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions193.8802/24/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0001/10/2014
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers683.8511/08/2013
VF-25NONEEarly American Coppers, Inc.1,430.0005/04/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions431.0006/01/2011
VG-8DGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0005/14/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/01/2009
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0002/01/2009
AU-55PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,725.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers11,500.0002/01/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0002/01/2009
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0009/16/2008
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0006/26/2008
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,600.0002/13/2007
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2007
VG-8ANACSBowers & Merena518.0008/16/2006
VF-30PCGSSuperior Galleries1,035.0002/05/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions121.0001/30/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions201.0001/30/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions57.0001/30/2006
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/01/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions127.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions276.0001/01/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0010/05/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,099.0008/07/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/01/2005
MS-63PCISuperior Galleries6,900.0005/31/2004
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions224.0005/05/2004
AU-58NONEStack's1,955.0012/03/2003
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0005/27/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0009/01/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0004/26/2001
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries2,070.0002/17/2001
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries633.0002/17/2001
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries3,680.0002/17/2001
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries1,610.0002/17/2001
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries920.0002/17/2001