As of May, 2024, a 1798/7 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $125.00 and $27,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $32,000.00 and $72,500.00, 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 $103,500.00 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: 1,841,745
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1798/7 Penny, 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-6372,500.00
MS-62+63,500.00
MS-6260,000.00
MS-6141,500.00
MS-6032,000.00
AU-58+27,500.00
AU-5826,500.00
AU-55+15,000.00
AU-5513,500.00
AU-53+13,000.00
AU-5312,750.00
AU-50+12,250.00
AU-5012,000.00
XF-45+6,500.00
XF-455,500.00
XF-405,000.00
VF-353,850.00
VF-303,350.00
VF-252,600.00
VF-202,400.00
F-151,600.00
F-121,350.00
VG-10775.00
VG-8700.00
G-6425.00
G-4375.00
AG-3200.00
FR-2130.00
PO-1125.00

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 State32,000.0072,500.0053,900.00
About Uncirculated12,000.0027,500.0016,562.50
Extremely Fine5,000.006,500.005,666.67
Fine and Very Fine1,350.003,850.002,525.00
Good and Very Good375.00775.00568.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good125.00200.00151.67

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 1798 Draped Bust 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1798 Penny Reverse of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)100.0019,250.0020,000.00100,000.00
1798 Penny First Hair Style, BN (Regular Strike)85.0012,750.0014,000.0060,000.00
1798 Penny Second Hair Style, BN (Regular Strike)85.0012,000.0012,250.00140,000.00
1798 Penny Second Hair Style, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A120,000.00120,000.00
1798 Penny S-155, Reverse of 1795, BN (Regular Strike)68.0016,750.0017,500.00115,000.00
1798 Penny S-163, BN (Regular Strike)500.00500.00N/AN/A
1798 Penny S-154, BN (Regular Strike)12,500.0012,500.0042,500.0042,500.00
1798 Penny S-148, BN (Regular Strike)915.003,700.0020,000.0037,500.00
1798 Penny S-157, BN (Regular Strike)110.0011,000.0035,000.0042,500.00
1798 Penny S-161, BN (Regular Strike)110.0010,500.0012,000.0032,500.00
1798 Penny S-166, BN (Regular Strike)100.007,850.008,750.0042,500.00
1798 Penny S-167, BN (Regular Strike)175.007,500.0023,000.0042,500.00
1798 Penny S-174, BN (Regular Strike)175.007,500.0023,000.0042,500.00
1798 Penny S-168, BN (Regular Strike)175.007,500.00N/AN/A
1798 Penny S-187, BN (Regular Strike)175.007,850.008,750.0090,000.00
1798/7 Penny S-150, BN (Regular Strike)1,100.0025,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Penny S-176, BN (Regular Strike)600.007,000.00N/AN/A
1798 Penny S-179, BN (Regular Strike)175.007,850.008,750.00125,000.00
1798 Penny S-184, BN (Regular Strike)100.007,850.008,750.0023,000.00
1798/7 Penny S-151, BN (Regular Strike)150.0015,000.0060,000.0060,000.00
1798 Penny S-172, BN (Regular Strike)175.007,500.0023,000.0024,000.00
1798/7 Penny S-152, BN (Regular Strike)300.0027,500.0030,000.0040,000.00
1798 Penny S-185, BN (Regular Strike)175.007,850.00N/AN/A
1798 Penny S-181, BN (Regular Strike)2,650.005,650.0011,500.0060,000.00
1798 Penny S-186, BN (Regular Strike)100.007,500.0042,500.0042,500.00

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.

1798/7 Penny, 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

$75.00

Lowest Sale Price
$565.18

Highest Sale Price
$279.81

Average Sale Price
$565.18

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$4,197.18

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-62103,500.00103,500.00103,500.00
AU-584,600.0029,900.0013,519.00
AU-5519,800.0019,800.0019,800.00
AU-5310,350.0010,925.0010,637.50
AU-501,440.0025,300.0013,370.00
XF-40748.008,625.003,233.17
VF-354,140.0019,550.0011,845.00
VF-303,055.006,900.005,276.67
VF-251,064.004,025.001,948.44
VF-2075.007,762.502,113.93
F-154,600.004,600.004,600.00
F-1245.001,265.00539.42
VG-10155.001,092.00421.50
VG-875.00565.18279.81
G-675.00493.50295.35
G-457.00748.00326.18
AG-354.00376.00187.00
FR-270.0070.0070.00
PO-151.006,500.001,087.26

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1798/7 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-62. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $103,500.00.

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 1798/7 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1798/7 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.17% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 11.86% / 10.17% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1798/7 Penny, 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
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0008/24/2023
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers1,440.0008/24/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0011/30/2022
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/29/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0003/31/2021
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers90.0011/18/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0011/18/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/11/2020
G-6NGCStack's Bowers312.0005/20/2020
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions312.0004/15/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0012/25/2019
G-6NGCDavid Lawrence RC475.0009/22/2019
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers288.0009/18/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0009/08/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/08/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/08/2019
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/10/2019
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions528.0004/03/2019
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers264.0003/05/2019
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers240.0002/20/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/23/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0011/14/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0003/27/2018
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers282.0002/19/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions300.0009/07/2017
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,875.0006/05/2017
FR-2PCGSStack's Bowers70.0001/11/2017
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions565.1801/04/2017
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,527.5011/02/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/03/2016
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers212.0009/05/2016
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers517.0006/06/2016
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers118.0002/01/2016
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7512/03/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5012/03/2015
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0006/30/2015
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5003/01/2015
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers705.0009/01/2014
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections51.0007/20/2014
VF-20NONEMcCawley-Yancey2,500.0005/03/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions158.6303/17/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6301/10/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions211.5001/10/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions352.5001/10/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers136.3011/08/2013
VG-8NGCDavid Lawrence RC490.0010/27/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions247.0008/26/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions411.0007/22/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions823.0007/11/2013
VG-10NONEStack's Bowers155.0002/22/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions14,688.0002/07/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0012/24/2012
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions646.0010/18/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2012
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/30/2012
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0005/28/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/07/2011
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/07/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers546.0006/14/2011
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/27/2011
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0012/02/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0010/27/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0004/26/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/26/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/26/2010
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers103,500.0009/06/2009
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers7,762.5009/06/2009
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,350.0009/06/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's6,500.0007/01/2009
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions138.0004/22/2009
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0009/22/2008
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0009/16/2008
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0002/01/2008
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0002/01/2008
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0002/01/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0001/16/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions57.0001/16/2008
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions748.0011/06/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0009/24/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions834.0007/12/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0004/02/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions128.0002/21/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions75.0002/19/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/09/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0001/03/2007
VF-25PCGSCoin Galleries1,064.0012/13/2006
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,025.0009/12/2006
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/19/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/08/2006
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2006
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions276.0001/01/2006
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions489.0001/01/2006
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena2,760.0008/12/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/20/2005
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions748.0002/23/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions29,900.0001/01/2005
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0001/01/2005
F-12NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0009/01/2004
F-15NONESuperior Galleries4,600.0009/01/2004
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries19,550.0009/01/2004
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena1,668.0007/08/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0002/02/2004
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries6,900.0001/25/2004
VF-20PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0012/04/2003
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries4,888.0005/27/2003
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries8,625.0005/27/2003
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0005/05/2003
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions552.0001/13/2003
VF-25PCGSBowers & Merena1,208.0007/31/2002
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/28/2002
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena4,140.0003/21/2002
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries4,600.0002/18/2002
G-4NONESuperior Galleries575.0002/17/2001
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,092.0002/16/2001
G-6PCIHeritage Auctions75.0008/31/2000
AU-55NONEBowers & Merena19,800.0005/20/1996
G-6NONEBowers & Merena121.0011/01/1988