As of May, 2024, a 1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small Letters, BN in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $725.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $800.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $2,970.00 in the 04/29/2018 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 5,558,300
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small 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-666,000.00
MS-65+4,400.00
MS-653,850.00
MS-64+2,600.00
MS-642,000.00
MS-63+1,550.00
MS-631,350.00
MS-62+1,050.00
MS-621,000.00
MS-61850.00
MS-60800.00
AU-58+725.00
AU-58700.00
AU-55+575.00
AU-55525.00
AU-53+450.00
AU-53400.00
AU-50+360.00
AU-50350.00
XF-45+335.00
XF-45325.00
XF-40250.00
VF-35175.00
VF-30150.00
VF-25100.00
VF-2085.00
F-1580.00
F-1265.00
VG-1055.00
VG-845.00
G-640.00
G-435.00
AG-332.00
FR-220.00

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 State800.006,000.002,313.64
About Uncirculated350.00725.00510.63
Extremely Fine250.00335.00303.33
Fine and Very Fine65.00175.00109.17
Good and Very Good35.0055.0043.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good20.0032.0026.00

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 1837 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1837 Penny Beaded Cords, BN (Regular Strike)20.00450.00475.007,350.00
1837 Penny Plain Cords, Medium Letters, BN (Regular Strike)20.00540.00575.0025,000.00
1837 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A35,000.0075,000.00
1837 Penny Plain Cords, Medium Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A700.0011,500.00
1837 Penny Plain Cords, Medium Letters, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10,000.0042,500.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-9, BN (Regular Strike)30.00425.00450.003,300.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-5, BN (Regular Strike)650.00700.00800.006,500.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-9, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A850.004,250.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-7, BN (Regular Strike)30.00510.00550.0025,000.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-3, BN (Regular Strike)30.00510.00550.002,450.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-10, BN (Regular Strike)30.00425.00450.003,300.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-7, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,300.003,350.00
1837 Penny Beaded Cords, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A600.0035,000.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-3, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,000.004,600.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-10, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,250.008,000.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-11, BN (Regular Strike)30.00425.00450.002,250.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-13, BN (Regular Strike)30.00510.00550.003,750.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-2, BN (Regular Strike)30.001,500.00N/AN/A
1837 Penny N-4, BN (Regular Strike)30.00150.00N/AN/A
1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small Letters, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,000.009,000.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-11, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,050.008,000.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-6, BN (Regular Strike)20.00510.00550.002,300.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-16, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,600.004,600.00
1837 Penny Newcomb-17, BN (Regular Strike)1,750.001,750.00N/AN/A
1837 Penny Newcomb-15, BN (Regular Strike)40.001,850.00N/AN/A
1837 Penny Newcomb 10 Head of 1838, RB (Proof)N/AN/A100,000.00100,000.00

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.

1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small 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

$140.00

Lowest Sale Price
$720.00

Highest Sale Price
$352.70

Average Sale Price
$456.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$3,527.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,380.001,725.001,610.00
MS-65+1,208.002,820.001,655.29
MS-652,640.002,970.002,805.00
MS-64489.001,645.00964.93
MS-63518.001,006.00762.00
MS-62288.00431.00359.50
MS-61276.00633.00454.50
MS-60253.00633.00443.00
AU-58140.00720.00352.70
AU-55+528.00528.00528.00
AU-55253.00253.00253.00
AU-53259.00275.00267.00
AU-5075.00275.00151.75
XF-45+204.00312.00258.00
XF-45135.13224.00171.43
XF-40403.00403.00403.00
VF-35127.00129.25128.13
VF-3079.00156.00108.33
VF-2017.00109.0063.00
AG-39.009.009.00
PO-120.0051.0035.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small Letters, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $2,970.00.

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 1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small Letters, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small Letters, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.67% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 7.94% / 6.35% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1837 Penny Plain Cords, Small 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 Bowers528.0003/29/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0002/27/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0007/21/2022
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers204.0010/27/2021
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0007/14/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0006/23/2021
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0011/06/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,970.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0003/29/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,640.0002/25/2018
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0009/12/2017
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2504/12/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/31/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions822.5010/29/2015
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers564.0009/14/2015
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0004/26/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/26/2015
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions434.7502/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,820.0006/02/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions135.1303/17/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions411.2502/27/2014
VF-20ANACSGreat Collections17.0002/23/2014
AG-3ANACSGreat Collections9.0012/08/2013
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC170.0011/03/2013
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0010/27/2013
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections172.0009/08/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,234.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions999.0007/11/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections51.0001/06/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0006/11/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections20.0005/20/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions518.0012/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0008/11/2010
AU-53PCGSBowers & Merena259.0011/13/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions633.0009/11/2009
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC224.0005/11/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/01/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/01/2009
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/30/2008
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0006/26/2008
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions75.0006/09/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions81.0006/09/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions253.0005/28/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0004/26/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions288.0004/26/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/02/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions276.0008/01/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions519.0007/27/2005
MS-65+NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,208.0006/23/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0002/28/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions167.0006/07/2004
AU-58NONEHeritage Auctions265.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,185.0012/01/2003
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/29/2002
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions140.0005/30/2001
AU-50PCGSDavid Akers176.0010/01/1997
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena275.0011/01/1988