As of May, 2024, a 1834 Penny Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., BN in circulated condition is worth between $150.00 and $9,850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10,500.00 and $48,500.00, 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 $58,750.00 in the 01/10/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 1,855,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1834 Penny Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., 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-6548,500.00
MS-64+35,500.00
MS-6432,500.00
MS-63+22,000.00
MS-6319,000.00
MS-62+16,000.00
MS-6213,500.00
MS-6111,750.00
MS-6010,500.00
AU-58+9,850.00
AU-589,500.00
AU-55+8,000.00
AU-557,750.00
AU-53+7,200.00
AU-537,000.00
AU-50+6,200.00
AU-506,000.00
XF-45+5,400.00
XF-455,250.00
XF-404,750.00
VF-353,750.00
VF-302,500.00
VF-252,050.00
VF-201,850.00
F-151,500.00
F-121,250.00
VG-10950.00
VG-8800.00
G-6650.00
G-4475.00
AG-3275.00
FR-2150.00

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 State10,500.0048,500.0023,250.00
About Uncirculated6,000.009,850.007,687.50
Extremely Fine4,750.005,400.005,133.33
Fine and Very Fine1,250.003,750.002,150.00
Good and Very Good475.00950.00718.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good150.00275.00212.50

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 1834 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1834 Penny Lg 8, Sm Stars, Med Let, BN (Regular Strike)32.00850.00900.0032,000.00
1834 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A45,000.0085,000.00
1834 Penny Lg 8 Sm Stars Med Let, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.0012,000.00
1834 Penny Large Letter Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)60.002,500.002,750.0013,000.00
1834 Penny Small 8, BN (Regular Strike)25.00725.00750.007,500.00
1834 Penny Large Letter Reverse, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8,750.0014,000.00
1834 Penny N-5 Lg 8 Lg St Med Lt, BN (Regular Strike)250.009,500.0012,500.0050,000.00
1834 Penny Small 8, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A775.0035,000.00
1834 Penny Large Letters, Newcomb 6, BN (Regular Strike)75.002,600.002,850.0013,250.00
1834 Penny N-3 Lg 8 Sm St Med Lt, BN (Regular Strike)30.00750.00800.007,500.00
1834 Penny Small 8, Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)30.00700.00750.003,750.00
1834 Penny N-4 Lg 8 Sm St Med Lt, BN (Regular Strike)25.00750.00800.0030,000.00
1834 Penny Small 8, Newcomb 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A12,500.0032,500.00
1834 Penny N-4 Lg 8 Sm St Med Lt, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A11,000.0011,000.00
1834 Penny Small 8, Newcomb 2, BN (Regular Strike)30.00700.00750.007,500.00
1834 Penny Small 8, Newcomb 2, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7,000.007,000.00
1834 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A100,000.00100,000.00
1834 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A62,500.0098,500.00

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.

1834 Penny Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., 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

$949.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,335.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,911.30

Average Sale Price
$1,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
5

Number of Sales
$9,556.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+11,500.0058,750.0035,125.00
MS-634,313.004,313.004,313.00
AU-587,475.009,200.008,337.50
AU-555,463.005,463.005,463.00
AU-534,025.005,581.004,803.00
AU-50196.003,220.001,708.00
XF-451,035.003,738.002,386.50
XF-40949.003,335.001,911.30
VF-352,115.003,525.002,608.33
VF-301,438.003,565.002,267.67
VF-251,265.001,265.001,265.00
VF-20940.001,116.251,028.13
F-15456.001,210.00833.00
F-12518.001,020.00792.67
VG-8660.00660.00660.00
AG-3216.00216.00216.00
PO-1863.004,500.002,209.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1834 Penny Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $58,750.00.

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 1834 Penny Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1834 Penny Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 50.00% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 16.67% / 13.89% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1834 Penny Large 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., 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
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers1,800.0001/25/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0008/10/2022
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers840.0006/23/2020
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers456.0006/03/2020
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0004/17/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/03/2019
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/05/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2509/07/2016
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,525.0009/05/2016
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5008/12/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions940.0003/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions58,750.0001/10/2014
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/11/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.0008/02/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions863.0007/12/2012
F-15NONEMcCawley & Grellman1,210.0005/12/2012
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/27/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/05/2011
AU-50NGCStack's3,220.0008/08/2010
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions518.0010/22/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's4,500.0006/01/2009
VF-30NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,438.0005/26/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers11,500.0002/01/2009
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0009/16/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions196.0007/21/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0008/08/2007
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,565.0002/13/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2007
XF-40NGCSuperior Galleries2,185.0002/01/2007
PO-1NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0002/01/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/01/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions949.0001/01/2006
XF-45NONEStack's3,738.0003/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2005
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0009/01/2004