As of May, 2024, a 1834 Penny Lg 8, Sm Stars, Med Let, BN in circulated condition is worth between $32.00 and $850.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $900.00 and $32,000.00, 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 $17,825.00 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: 1,855,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1834 Penny Lg 8, Sm 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-6732,000.00
MS-66+11,000.00
MS-667,500.00
MS-65+7,000.00
MS-654,500.00
MS-64+3,250.00
MS-643,000.00
MS-63+2,500.00
MS-632,250.00
MS-62+1,550.00
MS-621,300.00
MS-61950.00
MS-60900.00
AU-58+850.00
AU-58650.00
AU-55+575.00
AU-55525.00
AU-53+510.00
AU-53500.00
AU-50+425.00
AU-50400.00
XF-45+325.00
XF-45300.00
XF-40275.00
VF-35200.00
VF-30185.00
VF-25150.00
VF-20135.00
F-1580.00
F-1265.00
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 State900.0032,000.005,976.92
About Uncirculated400.00850.00554.38
Extremely Fine275.00325.00300.00
Fine and Very Fine65.00200.00135.83
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 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, 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 8, Large Stars, Med. Let., BN (Regular Strike)150.009,850.0010,500.0048,500.00
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 Lg 8, Sm 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

$98.00

Lowest Sale Price
$660.00

Highest Sale Price
$225.06

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
27

Number of Sales
$6,076.63

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6717,825.0017,825.0017,825.00
MS-661,150.006,325.003,363.75
MS-65+1,035.004,600.002,084.38
MS-641,150.002,875.001,805.63
MS-63546.001,800.001,087.50
MS-62+660.001,080.00860.00
MS-62184.00633.00405.15
MS-61322.00633.00477.50
MS-60161.001,208.00642.75
AU-58+975.00975.00975.00
AU-58184.00546.00365.66
AU-55+312.001,110.00630.00
AU-551.60661.00243.87
AU-53127.00528.00269.46
AU-5098.00660.00225.06
XF-45+216.00250.00233.00
XF-4559.002,300.00295.17
XF-4048.002,185.00216.35
VF-3560.002,990.001,477.00
VF-3054.002,350.00644.33
VF-2566.001,438.00419.00
VF-2028.00374.00115.67
F-1558.3074.0065.43
F-1223.0023.0023.00
VG-1033.4934.0033.75
G-425.00345.00185.00
PO-131.00700.00197.43

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1834 Penny Lg 8, Sm Stars, Med Let, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $17,825.00.

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 Lg 8, Sm 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 Lg 8, Sm Stars, Med Let, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 80.00% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Superior Galleries with 4.88% / 4.88% 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 Lg 8, Sm 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
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/24/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions169.0002/27/2023
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC175.0001/29/2023
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0001/11/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions186.0004/28/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions139.0003/14/2022
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0012/19/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions124.0011/03/2021
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions1,110.0009/29/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0004/21/2021
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions480.0001/20/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/16/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0002/05/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0002/05/2020
AU-55+NGCDavid Lawrence RC510.0011/24/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions324.0009/11/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions456.0009/04/2019
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0007/28/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0004/24/2019
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0004/17/2019
AU-55+NGCStack's Bowers312.0003/20/2019
MS-62+ANACSStack's Bowers1,080.0003/05/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/16/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions660.0001/02/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions156.0012/26/2018
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/14/2018
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions840.0007/15/2018
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0004/24/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0003/27/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0003/21/2018
MS-60PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,058.0002/19/2018
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions660.0011/02/2017
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers329.0006/05/2017
AU-58+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions975.0003/16/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions447.6809/22/2016
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions211.5007/12/2016
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers588.0002/01/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions252.6306/21/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions164.5001/04/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7510/20/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions103.4009/08/2014
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,350.0009/01/2014
VG-10PCGSGreat Collections33.4908/03/2014
F-15PCGSGreat Collections58.3005/04/2014
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions82.0004/28/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions48.0003/17/2014
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions90.0003/17/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions411.2502/27/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions131.6001/20/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/10/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions587.5001/10/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections31.0012/15/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions200.0007/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0007/11/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions129.0007/08/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections121.0001/20/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0011/26/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions79.0010/08/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions411.0008/02/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions117.0004/18/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0002/02/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0002/02/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions224.0002/02/2012
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/03/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0012/08/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/13/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/13/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions219.0006/01/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions253.0006/01/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/27/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions230.0004/27/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/07/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions276.0002/03/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions276.0001/05/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0001/05/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions299.0012/02/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0011/01/2010
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions219.0009/22/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/12/2010
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0004/26/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0003/24/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions644.0002/03/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/03/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0010/22/2009
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/11/2009
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions127.0006/10/2009
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions219.0002/04/2009
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,875.0002/01/2009
MS-67PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers17,825.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0002/01/2009
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0002/01/2009
VG-10DGSDavid Lawrence RC34.0001/26/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions138.0012/24/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions138.0010/01/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions115.0009/29/2008
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions196.0008/27/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions161.0008/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/30/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions546.0007/30/2008
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions173.0006/23/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions184.0006/09/2008
XF-40ICGHeritage Auctions98.0006/04/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions184.0005/19/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/23/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0004/23/2008
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0004/16/2008
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0003/05/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/21/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0001/16/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0010/03/2007
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,552.5009/25/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0009/10/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/22/2007
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC190.0006/25/2007
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions253.0006/05/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions322.0006/05/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/16/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions413.0005/15/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0002/21/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions358.0002/20/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0002/19/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/19/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0002/19/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/29/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/22/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2007
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC282.0001/15/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/15/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0001/09/2007
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0001/08/2007
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries1,380.0001/01/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions374.0011/29/2006
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0011/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0010/30/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0010/09/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/18/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0008/22/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/16/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0006/05/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0005/01/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/01/2006
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0005/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0004/26/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions196.0003/12/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/09/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions161.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions173.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions127.0001/30/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions92.0001/30/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/30/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/30/2006
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions173.0001/30/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions115.0001/30/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions230.0001/01/2006
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2006
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/01/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/01/2006
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions219.0001/01/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0010/19/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0007/03/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0006/29/2005
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC339.0006/27/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0004/20/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/28/2005
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/24/2005
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities700.0011/30/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0011/03/2004
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries4,600.0009/01/2004
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,035.0008/15/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0006/16/2004
XF-45NONEHeritage Auctions138.0005/05/2004
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0010/29/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/01/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0006/25/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0006/02/2003
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries1,438.0005/27/2003
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries2,990.0005/27/2003
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0005/27/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,840.0005/27/2003
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/08/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0002/01/2002
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/01/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/09/2002
AU-55NONEHeritage Auctions661.0001/09/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/08/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0007/18/2001
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,208.0005/27/2001
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions184.0004/05/2001
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries978.0002/17/2001
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries978.0002/17/2001
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries2,760.0002/17/2001
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions155.0001/06/2001
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0001/04/2001
G-4NONEHeritage Auctions345.0001/04/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions305.0010/01/2000
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions98.0006/01/2000
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0005/04/2000
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/12/2000
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions288.0001/08/2000
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions604.0001/08/2000
AU-50NONEBowers & Ruddy150.0011/01/1979
AU-55NONEB. Max Mehl1.6006/01/1941