1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1797, BN (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1797, BN in circulated condition is worth between $300.00 and $14,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $15,000.00 and $57,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $33,350.00 in the 09/06/2009 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: 363,375

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: Copper

Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1796 Penny Draped, Reverse Of 1797, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

Grade	Price($)
MS-65	57,500.00
MS-64+	37,500.00
MS-64	34,500.00
MS-63+	27,000.00
MS-63	24,000.00
MS-62+	19,500.00
MS-62	18,000.00
MS-61	16,000.00
MS-60	15,000.00
AU-58+	14,250.00
AU-58	14,000.00
AU-55+	13,850.00
AU-55	13,600.00
AU-53+	13,250.00
AU-53	13,150.00
AU-50+	12,500.00
AU-50	12,250.00
XF-45+	11,850.00
XF-45	11,600.00
XF-40	11,150.00
VF-35	6,850.00
VF-30	4,500.00
VF-25	3,750.00
VF-20	2,400.00
F-15	2,150.00
F-12	1,800.00
VG-10	1,700.00
VG-8	1,600.00
G-6	775.00
G-4	700.00
AG-3	400.00
FR-2	300.00
PO-1	300.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	15,000.00	57,500.00	27,666.67
About Uncirculated	12,250.00	14,250.00	13,356.25
Extremely Fine	11,150.00	11,850.00	11,533.33
Fine and Very Fine	1,800.00	6,850.00	3,575.00
Good and Very Good	700.00	1,700.00	1,193.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good	300.00	400.00	333.33

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 1796 Draped Bust Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1794, BN (Regular Strike)	285.00	43,500.00	47,500.00	330,000.00
1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)	225.00	31,500.00	33,500.00	150,000.00
1796 Penny LIHERTY, BN (Regular Strike)	600.00	56,500.00	60,000.00	150,000.00
1796 Penny S-92, BN (Regular Strike)	550.00	27,500.00	125,000.00	125,000.00
1796 Penny S-93, BN (Regular Strike)	550.00	31,000.00	65,000.00	75,000.00
1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1794, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	250,000.00	250,000.00
1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1795, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	85,000.00	275,000.00
1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1797, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	27,500.00	27,500.00
1796 Penny S-96, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	95,000.00	95,000.00
1796 Penny S-98, BN (Regular Strike)	550.00	5,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-97, BN (Regular Strike)	550.00	10,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-101, BN (Regular Strike)	650.00	32,500.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-113, BN (Regular Strike)	19,000.00	19,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-94, BN (Regular Strike)	5,500.00	5,500.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-114, BN (Regular Strike)	20,000.00	20,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-100, BN (Regular Strike)	20,500.00	20,500.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-108, BN (Regular Strike)	525.00	11,000.00	41,500.00	41,500.00
1796 Penny S-115, BN (Regular Strike)	325.00	15,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-105, BN (Regular Strike)	340.00	6,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-109, BN (Regular Strike)	650.00	40,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-110, BN (Regular Strike)	500.00	40,000.00	54,500.00	350,000.00
1796 Penny S-104, LIHERTY, BN (Regular Strike)	600.00	14,500.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-117, BN (Regular Strike)	23,500.00	23,500.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-112, BN (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	47,500.00	47,500.00
1796 Penny S-119, BN (Regular Strike)	600.00	14,250.00	15,000.00	50,000.00
1796 Penny NC-1, BN (Regular Strike)	6,000.00	15,000.00	N/A	N/A
1796 Penny S-103, LIHERTY, BN (Regular Strike)	750.00	50,000.00	145,000.00	145,000.00

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.

1796 Penny Draped, Reverse Of 1797, 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:

Find On eBay

$207.00

Lowest Sale Price

$3,795.00

Highest Sale Price

$1,251.85

Average Sale Price

$1,500.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$25,037.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-64	5,980.00	32,200.00	19,620.00
MS-63	11,212.00	21,275.00	14,580.29
MS-62+	15,275.00	15,275.00	15,275.00
MS-62	6,037.00	18,400.00	8,960.50
MS-61	4,600.00	11,500.00	8,535.00
MS-60	6,613.00	10,350.00	8,404.33
AU-58	8,625.00	8,625.00	8,625.00
AU-55	4,840.00	4,840.00	4,840.00
AU-53	10,575.00	10,575.00	10,575.00
AU-50	2,530.00	33,350.00	11,845.00
XF-45	1,035.00	17,250.00	9,396.25
XF-40	232.00	25,300.00	11,648.14
VF-35	7,475.00	27,600.00	15,908.33
VF-30	2,350.00	25,300.00	12,355.83
VF-25	3,240.00	9,487.50	6,350.83
VF-20	253.00	6,900.00	2,761.60
F-15	661.00	12,650.00	6,591.17
F-12	384.00	31,050.00	4,678.00
VG-10	336.00	8,337.50	2,291.68
VG-8	207.00	3,795.00	1,251.85
G-7+	5,175.00	5,175.00	5,175.00
G-7	2,530.00	2,530.00	2,530.00
G-6+	1,035.00	1,035.00	1,035.00
G-6	316.00	5,175.00	1,724.60
G-4	156.00	3,680.00	937.50
AG-3	114.00	17,825.00	1,994.67
FR-2	111.63	851.88	377.17
PO-1	129.00	11,750.00	2,488.39

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1797, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-50 having the highest max price $33,350.00.

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 1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1797, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1797, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 47.34% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Superior Galleries with 18.62% / 13.30% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1796 Penny Draped, Reverse of 1797, 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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
VF-25	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	3,240.00	03/29/2023
VG-8	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,500.00	02/27/2023
VG-10	NGC	Heritage Auctions	336.00	02/27/2023
VG-8	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,800.00	08/31/2022
VG-8	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,680.00	03/31/2021
MS-61	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	11,500.00	11/08/2020
MS-61	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	9,900.00	08/11/2020
AG-3	NGC	Stack's Bowers	144.00	05/20/2020
VG-10	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	552.00	09/08/2019
G-4	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,440.00	09/08/2019
VG-10	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	360.00	09/08/2019
F-12	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	840.00	09/08/2019
G-6	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	408.00	09/08/2019
G-4	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	228.00	09/08/2019
F-12	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	384.00	09/08/2019
F-12	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	900.00	09/08/2019
VG-8	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	600.00	09/08/2019
G-4	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	156.00	04/10/2019
AG-3	NGC	Heritage Auctions	114.00	04/03/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	22,800.00	03/05/2019
AG-3	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,440.00	07/15/2018
AG-3	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	150.00	05/16/2018
VG-10	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	336.00	03/27/2018
PO-1	NGC	Heritage Auctions	660.00	01/03/2018
FR-2	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	168.00	09/07/2017
VG-10	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,350.00	09/04/2017
MS-62+	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	15,275.00	08/01/2017
PO-1	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	129.00	06/05/2017
VG-8	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	2,115.00	02/13/2017
VG-8	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	588.00	02/13/2017
VF-30	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,585.00	10/31/2016
VF-30	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,350.00	09/12/2016
AG-3	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	141.00	06/06/2016
AG-3	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,175.00	06/06/2016
G-4	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	317.00	06/06/2016
G-6	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	423.00	02/01/2016
G-4	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	247.00	02/01/2016
AG-3	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	247.00	02/01/2016
FR-2	NGC	Stack's Bowers	111.63	11/05/2015
FR-2	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	851.88	10/31/2014
PO-1	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	11,750.00	09/01/2014
PO-1	NONE	McCawley-Yancey	1,500.00	05/03/2014
PO-1	PCGS	McCawley-Yancey	600.00	05/03/2014
PO-1	PCGS	McCawley-Yancey	1,550.00	05/03/2014
F-12	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,112.50	01/10/2014
VF-30	NGC	Heritage Auctions	9,400.00	01/10/2014
F-15	NGC	Heritage Auctions	6,462.50	01/10/2014
XF-45	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	15,275.00	01/10/2014
AU-53	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	10,575.00	01/08/2014
G-4	PCGS	Great Collections	990.00	11/03/2013
VG-10	NGC	Heritage Auctions	999.00	08/08/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	28,200.00	04/24/2013
VG-8	NONE	Stack's Bowers	323.00	04/16/2013
VG-8	NONE	Stack's Bowers	394.00	02/22/2013
VG-8	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	764.00	01/09/2013
PO-1	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	223.25	08/04/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	32,200.00	08/04/2012
F-12	NONE	Stack's Bowers	1,380.00	01/24/2012
XF-45	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	17,250.00	11/15/2011
F-12	NGC	Heritage Auctions	633.00	04/27/2011
AG-3	NGC	Heritage Auctions	690.00	04/27/2011
F-12	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,738.00	04/27/2011
G-4	NGC	Heritage Auctions	690.00	04/27/2011
G-6	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	04/27/2011
AU-50	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	33,350.00	09/06/2009
VG-8	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,265.00	09/06/2009
VG-8	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,220.00	09/06/2009
F-12	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	31,050.00	09/06/2009
PO-1	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	4,485.00	09/06/2009
G-4	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,680.00	09/06/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	15,525.00	09/06/2009
VG-8	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	3,795.00	09/06/2009
VF-30	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	24,150.00	09/06/2009
XF-40	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	25,300.00	09/06/2009
VF-35	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	27,600.00	09/06/2009
F-15	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	12,650.00	09/06/2009
VF-30	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	25,300.00	09/06/2009
VG-10	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	8,337.50	09/06/2009
AG-3	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	17,825.00	09/06/2009
F-12	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	6,037.50	09/06/2009
VF-35	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	12,650.00	09/06/2009
VF-25	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	9,487.50	09/06/2009
XF-40	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	24,150.00	09/06/2009
MS-63	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	13,225.00	08/05/2009
MS-63	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	21,275.00	11/01/2008
MS-62	PCGS	Superior Galleries	18,400.00	09/01/2008
XF-40	NCS	Heritage Auctions	232.00	09/01/2008
PO-1	PCGS	Stack's	500.00	07/27/2008
PO-1	PCGS	Stack's	725.00	07/27/2008
VG-8	NCS	Heritage Auctions	207.00	05/07/2008
G-4	NCS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	05/05/2008
XF-45	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	02/01/2008
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	18,400.00	02/01/2008
XF-40	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	10,925.00	02/01/2008
AU-50	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	13,800.00	02/01/2008
VF-25	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	6,325.00	02/01/2008
XF-45	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	4,025.00	02/01/2008
F-12	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	5,463.00	02/01/2008
VF-30	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	10,350.00	02/01/2008
AU-50	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	10,925.00	02/01/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's	18,400.00	01/15/2008
PO-1	PCGS	Stack's	5,250.00	11/13/2007
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	8,050.00	09/27/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	16,675.00	08/09/2007
MS-63	PCGS	Superior Galleries	11,212.00	08/03/2007
G-6	NONE	Bowers & Merena	5,175.00	03/01/2007
MS-63	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	11,500.00	02/13/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	18,400.00	01/01/2007
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	18,400.00	01/01/2007
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	10/24/2006
VG-8	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	489.00	09/20/2006
G-4	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	638.00	09/19/2006
MS-61	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	10,350.00	09/13/2006
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	12,650.00	01/05/2006
F-12	NCS	Heritage Auctions	4,600.00	01/01/2006
VG-8	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,725.00	01/01/2006
AU-50	NCS	Heritage Auctions	6,325.00	01/01/2006
XF-40	NCS	Heritage Auctions	1,380.00	01/01/2006
F-12	NGC	Heritage Auctions	4,888.00	01/01/2006
VG-8	NCS	Heritage Auctions	431.00	01/01/2006
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	6,900.00	01/01/2006
VG-10	NCS	Heritage Auctions	3,738.00	01/01/2006
VG-8	NCS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	01/01/2006
AG-3	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,725.00	01/01/2006
AG-3	NCS	Heritage Auctions	374.00	01/01/2006
G-4	NCS	Heritage Auctions	748.00	01/01/2006
VG-8	NCS	Heritage Auctions	805.00	01/01/2006
F-12	NCS	Heritage Auctions	546.00	01/01/2006
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	1,725.00	01/01/2006
VF-20	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	4,025.00	12/13/2005
G-7+	NONE	Superior Galleries	5,175.00	09/19/2005
G-6	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,092.00	09/19/2005
G-6+	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,035.00	09/19/2005
VF-20	NONE	Stack's	1,840.00	09/07/2005
VF-20	NONE	Superior Galleries	5,635.00	05/29/2005
G-6	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,035.00	05/29/2005
G-6	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,150.00	05/29/2005
VG-10	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,185.00	05/29/2005
MS-63	PCGS	Superior Galleries	13,800.00	05/29/2005
VF-20	NONE	Scotsman	1,208.00	05/04/2005
MS-61	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	6,325.00	01/12/2005
AU-50	NCS	Heritage Auctions	2,530.00	01/12/2005
XF-40	NGC	Heritage Auctions	9,775.00	01/01/2005
VG-10	NCS	Heritage Auctions	2,530.00	01/01/2005
VG-10	NCS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	01/01/2005
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	3,738.00	01/01/2005
AU-50	NCS	Heritage Auctions	4,140.00	01/01/2005
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	01/01/2005
XF-40	NCS	Heritage Auctions	9,775.00	01/01/2005
VF-20	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,725.00	01/01/2005
VG-10	NGC	Heritage Auctions	3,680.00	01/01/2005
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	2,300.00	01/01/2005
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	2,070.00	01/01/2005
VF-20	NCS	Heritage Auctions	1,265.00	01/01/2005
G-4	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,955.00	09/01/2004
VG-8	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,610.00	09/01/2004
AU-58	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	8,625.00	08/18/2004
VF-20	NONE	Stack's/ANR	5,060.00	06/23/2004
G-6	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	316.00	01/07/2004
G-7	NONE	American Numismatic Rarities	2,530.00	12/01/2003
MS-62	PCGS	Superior Galleries	7,763.00	09/14/2003
AG-3	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	09/01/2003
VG-10	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,185.00	05/27/2003
MS-62	PCGS	Superior Galleries	7,188.00	05/27/2003
AG-3	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	834.00	03/24/2003
F-15	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	661.00	09/23/2002
G-4	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,035.00	02/18/2002
VF-35	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	7,475.00	01/09/2002
MS-62	NGC	Bowers & Merena	6,325.00	01/08/2002
MS-61	NGC	Goldberg Auctioneers	4,600.00	05/28/2001
MS-60	NONE	Stack's	6,613.00	05/09/2001
F-12	NONE	Heritage Auctions	920.00	04/05/2001
G-4	NONE	Superior Galleries	748.00	02/17/2001
MS-60	NONE	Superior Galleries	10,350.00	02/17/2001
VG-10	NONE	Superior Galleries	2,185.00	02/17/2001
G-6	NONE	Superior Galleries	5,175.00	02/17/2001
AG-3	NONE	Superior Galleries	3,910.00	02/17/2001
VG-10	NONE	Superior Galleries	5,290.00	02/17/2001
G-6	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,437.00	02/17/2001
VG-8	NONE	Superior Galleries	1,093.00	02/17/2001
AG-3	NONE	Superior Galleries	518.00	02/17/2001
MS-62	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	6,037.00	02/16/2001
VF-20	NONE	Goldberg Auctioneers	1,610.00	02/16/2001
MS-64	NONE	Bowers & Merena	5,980.00	01/03/2001
AU-55	NONE	Bowers & Merena	4,840.00	05/20/1996
VG-10	NONE	Bowers & Merena	440.00	11/01/1988
MS-60	NONE	Bowers & Merena	8,250.00	11/01/1988
VG-10	NONE	Bowers & Merena	1,155.00	11/01/1988