As of May, 2024, a 1832 Penny Medium Letters, BN in circulated condition is worth between $32.00 and $975.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,025.00 and $10,500.00, 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 $4,428.00 in the 07/25/2005 by renowned auctioneer American Numismatic Rarities, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 2,362,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1832 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-6610,500.00
MS-65+8,000.00
MS-656,000.00
MS-64+4,000.00
MS-643,150.00
MS-63+2,050.00
MS-631,600.00
MS-62+1,350.00
MS-621,150.00
MS-611,100.00
MS-601,025.00
AU-58+975.00
AU-58900.00
AU-55+860.00
AU-55850.00
AU-53+810.00
AU-53800.00
AU-50+780.00
AU-50775.00
XF-45+550.00
XF-45500.00
XF-40375.00
VF-35275.00
VF-30250.00
VF-25210.00
VF-20185.00
F-15175.00
F-12125.00
VG-1055.00
VG-845.00
G-640.00
G-435.00
AG-332.00

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 State1,025.0010,500.003,629.55
About Uncirculated775.00975.00843.75
Extremely Fine375.00550.00475.00
Fine and Very Fine125.00275.00203.33
Good and Very Good35.0055.0043.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good32.0032.0032.00

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 1832 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1832 Penny Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)24.00750.00900.007,500.00
1832 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A19,000.0048,500.00
1832 Penny N-2 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)30.00910.00950.005,500.00
1832 Penny Large Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,300.0033,500.00
1832 Penny Medium Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,700.0017,500.00
1832 Penny N-3 Large Letters, BN (Regular Strike)20.00725.00900.007,000.00
1832 Penny N-3 Large Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.0035,000.00
1832 Penny N-1 Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)25.00910.00950.009,000.00
1832 Penny N-1 Medium Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3,000.003,000.00
1832 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A11,500.0080,000.00
1832 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Proof)N/AN/A18,500.0048,500.00

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.

1832 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

$460.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,760.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,363.56

Average Sale Price
$1,056.33

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$19,089.83

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,530.004,428.003,421.33
MS-65+920.004,140.002,437.10
MS-64920.002,185.001,492.60
MS-63460.002,760.001,363.56
MS-62+720.00840.00780.00
MS-62431.00978.00803.00
MS-61575.00575.00575.00
MS-601,840.002,185.002,012.50
AU-58178.00604.00456.50
AU-55+646.25660.00653.13
AU-55253.00881.00534.17
AU-53564.00587.50575.75
AU-5098.00576.00309.40
XF-45207.00230.00218.50
XF-4071.00329.00193.43
VF-35199.752,070.001,134.88
VF-30121.00258.50184.17
VF-25132.002,760.00693.40
VF-2043.0076.0064.88
F-15253.00253.00253.00
PO-111.2528.0019.56

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1832 Penny Medium Letters, 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 $4,428.00.

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 1832 Penny Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1832 Penny Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.84% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 7.69% / 6.59% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1832 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 Bowers660.0001/25/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers240.0011/09/2022
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers288.0012/21/2021
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0011/03/2021
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers690.0004/15/2021
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0011/18/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0005/06/2020
MS-61NGCScotsman575.0011/08/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0003/20/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0003/29/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0002/27/2018
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers780.0011/15/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers480.0011/08/2017
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/07/2017
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0008/14/2017
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,056.3304/26/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/28/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/04/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0001/04/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0003/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0012/03/2015
VF-35NGCStack's Bowers199.7511/05/2015
MS-63PCGSScotsman1,610.0007/24/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/26/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5009/04/2014
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,467.5009/01/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0007/10/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections11.2506/15/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions76.0003/17/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions587.5002/27/2014
VF-20NGCGreat Collections71.5001/19/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/06/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0007/11/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0005/27/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections14.0004/21/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0007/12/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections28.0006/03/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections25.0006/03/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions518.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/07/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0009/07/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/03/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/05/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0003/24/2010
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena69.0002/15/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0007/01/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions219.0006/17/2009
VF-25PCGSStack's2,760.0005/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0002/01/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions161.0001/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0010/01/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions167.0009/17/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions98.0008/13/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions207.0008/11/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0006/26/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions161.0006/04/2008
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0005/29/2008
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0009/25/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/20/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0011/08/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0011/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions431.0004/26/2006
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,208.0003/14/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions276.0001/30/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/30/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions604.0001/01/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/01/2006
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities4,428.0007/25/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,450.0006/23/2005
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,150.0006/23/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/17/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0001/01/2005
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/04/2004
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions230.0005/05/2004
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/01/2003
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0002/01/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0009/29/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions178.0007/28/2002
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions460.0006/01/2002
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0001/08/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions920.0008/08/2001
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries2,185.0002/17/2001
MS-62NONESuperior Galleries863.0002/17/2001
AU-50NONESuperior Galleries575.0002/17/2001
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0002/16/2001