As of May, 2024, a 1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, BN in circulated condition is worth between $325.00 and $65,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued at up to $325,000.00, 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 $376,000.00 in the 03/31/2017 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, 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

1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, 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-65+325,000.00
AU-5865,000.00
AU-55+37,000.00
AU-5535,000.00
AU-53+29,000.00
AU-5327,500.00
AU-50+23,500.00
AU-5022,500.00
XF-45+19,500.00
XF-4518,500.00
XF-408,500.00
VF-357,500.00
VF-304,250.00
VF-253,500.00
VF-202,600.00
F-152,000.00
F-121,250.00
VG-10900.00
VG-8650.00
G-6550.00
G-4475.00
AG-3325.00

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 State325,000.00325,000.00325,000.00
About Uncirculated22,500.0065,000.0034,214.29
Extremely Fine8,500.0019,500.0015,500.00
Fine and Very Fine1,250.007,500.003,516.67
Good and Very Good475.00900.00643.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good325.00325.00325.00

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 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 N-4 Silly Head, BN (Regular Strike)35.001,000.001,050.0014,500.00
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 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.

1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, 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

$2,400.00

Lowest Sale Price
$6,462.50

Highest Sale Price
$4,452.34

Average Sale Price
$4,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$35,618.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+376,000.00376,000.00376,000.00
AU-5815,275.0015,275.0015,275.00
AU-55+18,800.0019,200.0019,000.00
AU-5564,625.0064,625.0064,625.00
AU-5317,625.0023,500.0020,562.50
XF-45+10,575.0023,500.0018,833.33
XF-459,400.0014,100.0011,750.00
XF-404,935.004,935.004,935.00
VF-352,280.007,050.004,665.00
VF-302,400.006,462.504,452.34
VF-251,440.003,600.002,445.00
VF-201,010.002,040.001,670.60
F-15+1,528.001,528.001,528.00
F-15720.002,040.001,552.67
F-12504.001,292.50884.13
VG-10234.00960.00548.22
VG-8423.00705.00544.42
G-4168.00360.00264.00
PO-1258.50258.50258.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, 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 $376,000.00.

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 1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Goldberg Auctioneers dominates with 35.19% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / Stack's Bowers with 31.48% / 31.48% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1839/6 Penny Newcomb 1, 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
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/10/2023
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,010.0004/30/2023
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0002/27/2023
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions19,200.0001/16/2022
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0010/10/2021
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers4,680.0006/16/2021
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,920.0009/16/2020
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,620.0006/03/2020
G-4NGCStack's Bowers360.0005/20/2020
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,800.0002/19/2020
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0009/08/2019
F-12PCIGoldberg Auctioneers504.0009/04/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0007/10/2019
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers960.0001/30/2019
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,320.0001/30/2019
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,600.0001/30/2019
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,400.0001/30/2019
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,040.0001/30/2019
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,400.0009/05/2018
VF-35NGCStack's Bowers2,280.0008/22/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0008/22/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions234.0008/01/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0008/01/2018
F-15PCIGoldberg Auctioneers720.0006/13/2018
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,575.0002/19/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0001/30/2018
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions2,340.0001/03/2018
VG-10ANACSStack's Bowers360.0011/15/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0008/02/2017
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,763.0006/05/2017
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers23,500.0006/05/2017
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers376,000.0003/31/2017
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers17,625.0003/29/2017
VF-35PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,050.0002/13/2017
VG-8ANACSStack's Bowers423.0011/02/2016
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers18,800.0011/02/2016
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers23,500.0003/30/2016
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers705.0003/30/2016
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0003/30/2016
F-15+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,528.0002/01/2016
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions505.2512/03/2015
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers258.5011/05/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5010/29/2015
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers64,625.0007/17/2015
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5007/17/2015
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers940.0001/27/2015
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions376.0001/07/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0012/04/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions9,400.0011/14/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.2508/05/2014
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers783.7311/08/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/08/2013
F-15ICGGoldberg Auctioneers1,898.0006/02/2010
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers22,425.0006/02/2010