As of June, 2024, a 1799/8 Penny S-188, BN in circulated condition is worth between $2,750.00 and $1,000,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Extremely Fine grade that was hammered at $368,000.00 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: 42,540
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1799/8 Penny S-188, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
AU-581,000,000.00
AU-55+740,000.00
AU-55675,000.00
AU-53+575,000.00
AU-53550,000.00
AU-50+470,000.00
AU-50450,000.00
XF-45+395,000.00
XF-45385,000.00
XF-40225,000.00
VF-3575,000.00
VF-3045,000.00
VF-2542,500.00
VF-2040,000.00
F-1533,000.00
F-1230,000.00
VG-1018,000.00
VG-816,500.00
G-613,500.00
G-410,000.00
AG-34,500.00
FR-22,750.00

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($)
About Uncirculated450,000.001,000,000.00637,142.86
Extremely Fine225,000.00395,000.00335,000.00
Fine and Very Fine30,000.0075,000.0044,250.00
Good and Very Good10,000.0018,000.0014,500.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good2,750.004,500.003,625.00

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 1799 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1799 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2,250.00500,000.00600,000.001,000,000.00
1799/8 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2,750.001,000,000.00N/AN/A
1799 Penny S-189, BN (Regular Strike)2,000.00500,000.00600,000.00700,000.00

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.

1799/8 Penny S-188, 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

$1,610.00

Lowest Sale Price
$15,275.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,559.17

Average Sale Price
$3,240.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$27,355.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
XF-45+164,500.00164,500.00164,500.00
XF-45368,000.00368,000.00368,000.00
XF-4010,575.00117,000.0058,743.75
VF-3548,875.0048,875.0048,875.00
VF-2552,800.0052,800.0052,800.00
VF-2011,100.0011,100.0011,100.00
F-123,360.003,600.003,480.00
VG-103,600.0014,100.006,780.00
G-75,463.005,463.005,463.00
G-63,960.0011,400.008,091.00
G-52,415.002,415.002,415.00
G-41,410.001,800.001,605.00
AG-3+2,520.002,520.002,520.00
AG-31,610.0015,275.004,559.17
PO-13,055.005,520.004,218.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1799/8 Penny S-188, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to XF-45+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with XF-45 having the highest max price $368,000.00.

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 1799/8 Penny S-188, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1799/8 Penny S-188, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 51.52% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 30.30% / 15.15% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1799/8 Penny S-188, 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
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions3,240.0007/23/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions117,000.0001/16/2022
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions52,800.0001/16/2022
VG-10PCGSScotsman7,080.0007/23/2021
AG-3ANACSStack's Bowers2,280.0006/16/2021
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/25/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions11,100.0001/24/2021
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers93,000.0002/19/2020
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions3,360.0009/08/2019
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/20/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions5,280.0007/14/2019
AG-3+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,520.0001/30/2019
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0010/30/2018
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0008/22/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0007/15/2018
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0007/15/2018
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions4,080.0003/29/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions5,520.0001/03/2018
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions11,400.0011/01/2017
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers14,100.0006/05/2017
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/04/2017
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers164,500.0003/31/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0003/03/2016
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions15,275.0009/06/2012
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers8,913.0009/07/2009
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0009/07/2009
XF-45PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers368,000.0009/06/2009
G-5NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0002/13/2008
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,960.0002/13/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions48,875.0002/01/2008
G-7NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,463.0002/13/2007
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0002/06/2000