As of May, 2024, a 1831 Penny N-12 Large Letters, BN in circulated condition is worth between $35.00 and $675.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $750.00 and $5,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Extremely Fine grade that was hammered at $3,600.00 in the 01/25/2023 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: 3,359,260
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1831 Penny N-12 Large 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-655,000.00
MS-64+2,850.00
MS-642,150.00
MS-63+1,400.00
MS-631,100.00
MS-62+1,025.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61800.00
MS-60750.00
AU-58+675.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+550.00
AU-55500.00
AU-53+425.00
AU-53400.00
AU-50+350.00
AU-50325.00
XF-45+290.00
XF-45275.00
XF-40250.00
VF-35185.00
VF-30160.00
VF-25135.00
VF-20120.00
F-1580.00
F-1265.00
VG-1048.00
VG-842.00
G-638.00
G-435.00

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 State750.005,000.001,786.11
About Uncirculated325.00675.00484.38
Extremely Fine250.00290.00271.67
Fine and Very Fine65.00185.00124.17
Good and Very Good35.0048.0040.75

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 1831 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1831 Penny Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)26.00715.00750.0010,500.00
1831 Penny Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)32.00850.001,000.005,000.00
1831 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A17,500.0080,000.00
1831 Penny Large Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.0021,500.00
1831 Penny Medium Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,750.0068,500.00
1831 Penny N-6 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)35.00675.00750.005,000.00
1831 Penny N-6 Large Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,400.0011,000.00
1831 Penny N-1 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)35.00675.00750.002,150.00
1831 Penny N-10 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)950.00950.00N/AN/A
1831 Penny N-7 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)35.00675.00750.005,000.00
1831 Penny N-2 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)30.00850.00950.007,000.00
1831 Penny N-11 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)30.00800.002,000.002,250.00
1831 Penny N-3 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)30.00850.00950.004,750.00
1831 Penny N-7 Large Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A25,000.0025,000.00
1831 Penny N-3 Medium Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,000.008,000.00
1831 Penny N-4 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)325.002,500.00N/AN/A
1831 Penny N-8 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)45.00800.00N/AN/A
1831 Penny N-5 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)1,400.001,400.009,000.009,000.00
1831 Penny N-9 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)35.00675.00750.002,150.00
1831 Penny N-14 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)330.00330.003,000.004,500.00
1831 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A37,500.0037,500.00
1831 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A27,500.0075,000.00
1831 Penny Newcomb 3, BN (Proof)N/AN/A22,500.0040,000.00
1831 Penny N-6 One Sided Obv, BN (Proof)N/AN/A17,500.0017,500.00
1831 Penny N-10 One Sided Obv, BN (Proof)N/AN/A22,500.0022,500.00

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.

1831 Penny N-12 Large 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

$105.75

Lowest Sale Price
$2,467.50

Highest Sale Price
$1,065.95

Average Sale Price
$336.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$5,329.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64+2,820.002,820.002,820.00
MS-641,620.003,055.002,337.50
MS-62+780.00780.00780.00
AU-58675.632,585.001,255.78
AU-551,116.251,116.251,116.25
AU-50144.00408.00276.00
XF-45+552.003,600.002,076.00
XF-45528.00528.00528.00
XF-40180.00180.00180.00
VF-35900.002,702.501,801.25
VF-30105.752,467.501,065.95
F-12540.50540.50540.50
VG-10690.00940.00837.08
VG-8230.00558.13394.07

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1831 Penny N-12 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VG-8 to MS-64+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with XF-45+ having the highest max price $3,600.00.

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 1831 Penny N-12 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1831 Penny N-12 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Stack's Bowers dominates with 60.71% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Heritage Auctions with 25.00% / 14.29% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1831 Penny N-12 Large 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
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0001/25/2023
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers336.0001/25/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers408.0001/25/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers690.0001/25/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions780.0008/22/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers1,620.0011/30/2021
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers528.0009/16/2020
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers144.0009/04/2019
XF-45+NONEGoldberg Auctioneers552.0009/04/2019
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers180.0009/04/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/16/2018
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,055.0006/05/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5004/26/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers105.7504/05/2017
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers188.0011/02/2016
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/30/2016
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/30/2016
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers881.2503/30/2016
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers675.6309/14/2015
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers558.1308/12/2015
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5007/17/2015
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers822.5007/17/2015
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers2,467.5007/17/2015
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers2,702.5007/17/2015
MS-64+PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0007/17/2015
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2507/17/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/10/2014
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers230.0009/21/2010