As of May, 2024, a 1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, BN in circulated condition is worth between $35.00 and $1,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,050.00 and $14,500.00, 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 $14,100.00 in the 09/27/2018 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: 3,128,661
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Coronet Head Cents 1816-1857

1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, 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-6614,500.00
MS-65+5,500.00
MS-653,750.00
MS-64+2,850.00
MS-642,750.00
MS-63+2,000.00
MS-631,750.00
MS-62+1,175.00
MS-621,150.00
MS-611,125.00
MS-601,050.00
AU-58+1,000.00
AU-58950.00
AU-55+800.00
AU-55750.00
AU-53+625.00
AU-53600.00
AU-50+560.00
AU-50550.00
XF-45+385.00
XF-45350.00
XF-40325.00
VF-35200.00
VF-30175.00
VF-25140.00
VF-20130.00
F-1590.00
F-1265.00
VG-1055.00
VG-845.00
G-640.00
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 State1,050.0014,500.003,418.18
About Uncirculated550.001,000.00729.38
Extremely Fine325.00385.00353.33
Fine and Very Fine65.00200.00133.33
Good and Very Good35.0055.0043.75

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 1839 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1839/6 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)325.0065,000.00275,000.00375,000.00
1839 Penny Head of 1838, BN (Regular Strike)20.00590.00625.0021,500.00
1839 Penny Silly Head, BN (Regular Strike)20.001,000.001,050.0035,500.00
1839 Penny Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)26.00875.00950.0035,000.00
1839 Penny Booby Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,000.0055,000.00
1839 Penny Booby Head, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5,000.0028,000.00
1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,750.0011,000.00
1839 Penny N-9 Silly Head, BN (Regular Strike)25.001,000.001,050.0035,000.00
1839 Penny N-2 Head of 1838, BN (Regular Strike)30.00500.00600.003,100.00
1839 Penny N-9 Silly Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A11,000.0011,000.00
1839 Penny N-2 Head of 1838, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A16,000.0016,000.00
1839 Penny N-5 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)50.00850.001,850.006,750.00
1839 Penny N-3 Head of 1838, BN (Regular Strike)20.00500.00600.008,750.00
1839 Penny N-7 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)40.00850.00900.004,200.00
1839 Penny Head of 1838, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A700.0022,500.00
1839 Penny N-12 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)400.00525.00N/AN/A
1839 Penny N-5 Booby Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A45,000.0045,000.00
1839 Penny Silly Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,750.0015,500.00
1839 Penny N-6 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)40.00850.00900.006,750.00
1839 Penny N-15 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)1,900.006,500.0015,000.0015,000.00
1839 Penny N-13 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)40.00850.00900.006,750.00
1839 Penny N-13 Booby Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30,000.0030,000.00
1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike)325.0065,000.00325,000.00325,000.00
1839 Penny N-11 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)40.00850.00900.0025,000.00
1839 Penny N-14 Booby Head, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,300.008,500.00
1839 Penny N-11 Booby Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A23,500.0023,500.00
1839 Penny N-14 Booby Head, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,750.0023,500.00

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.

1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, 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

$1,057.50

Lowest Sale Price
$1,920.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,501.93

Average Sale Price
$1,560.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$10,513.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-663,643.0014,100.0010,520.13
MS-65+2,585.004,993.753,789.38
MS-654,320.007,637.506,185.83
MS-64990.00990.00990.00
MS-631,057.501,920.001,501.93
MS-62+660.00660.00660.00
MS-60288.00660.00474.00
AU-55+408.00600.00504.00
AU-55528.75675.63602.19
AU-53528.00635.00581.50
XF-45470.00470.00470.00
XF-40120.00384.00252.00
VF-35192.00384.00288.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from VF-35 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $14,100.00.

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 1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Goldberg Auctioneers dominates with 34.38% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 28.13% / 25.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1839 Penny N-4 Silly Head, 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-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC635.0010/16/2022
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions384.0008/22/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0001/16/2022
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers192.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers990.0009/16/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/26/2020
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0002/23/2020
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,320.0002/19/2020
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers384.0009/04/2019
AU-53NGCKagin's528.0004/01/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0003/05/2019
AU-55+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers408.0001/30/2019
AU-55+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers600.0001/30/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,100.0009/27/2018
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers660.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/22/2018
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers288.0006/21/2018
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,000.0006/13/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0005/23/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,337.5001/25/2018
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/03/2018
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,528.0006/05/2017
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,643.0002/13/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5003/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers4,993.7507/17/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/01/2015
XF-45NGCGoldberg Auctioneers470.0001/27/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/27/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions528.7508/05/2014
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers675.6312/24/2013
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0006/02/2010
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers288.0005/29/2007