As of June, 2024, a 1800/1798 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $70.00 and $14,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $15,500.00 and $77,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Good and Very Good grade that was hammered at $28,750.00 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: 2,822,175
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1800/1798 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-6577,500.00
MS-64+58,500.00
MS-6452,500.00
MS-63+44,000.00
MS-6341,500.00
MS-62+36,000.00
MS-6235,000.00
MS-6120,000.00
MS-6015,500.00
AU-58+14,000.00
AU-5813,500.00
AU-55+12,750.00
AU-5512,500.00
AU-53+10,000.00
AU-539,250.00
AU-50+8,150.00
AU-507,850.00
XF-45+7,000.00
XF-456,500.00
XF-405,750.00
VF-353,500.00
VF-303,000.00
VF-251,950.00
VF-201,450.00
F-151,000.00
F-12775.00
VG-10425.00
VG-8375.00
G-6225.00
G-4200.00
AG-3120.00
FR-275.00
PO-170.00

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 State15,500.0077,500.0042,277.78
About Uncirculated7,850.0014,000.0011,000.00
Extremely Fine5,750.007,000.006,416.67
Fine and Very Fine775.003,500.001,945.83
Good and Very Good200.00425.00306.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good70.00120.0088.33

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 1800 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1800 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)100.0015,000.0016,000.0080,000.00
1800/79 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)90.0015,000.0020,000.0065,000.00
1800 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A17,000.00145,000.00
1800 Penny S-197, BN (Regular Strike)165.0015,000.0022,500.0022,500.00
1800/1798 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A125,000.00125,000.00
1800 Penny S-197, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A60,000.0060,000.00
1800 Penny S-198, BN (Regular Strike)75.0015,000.00N/AN/A
1800/1798 Penny S-190, BN (Regular Strike)200.007,500.00N/AN/A
1800 Penny S-204, BN (Regular Strike)175.0015,750.0017,250.0021,500.00
1800 Penny S-205, BN (Regular Strike)850.0015,000.0020,000.0022,500.00
1800/1798 Penny S-191, BN (Regular Strike)9,000.009,000.00N/AN/A
1800/79 Penny S-194, BN (Regular Strike)165.0013,500.0020,000.0067,500.00
1800/1798 Penny NC-6, BN (Regular Strike)500.00500.00N/AN/A
1800/79 Penny S-192, BN (Regular Strike)165.003,200.00N/AN/A
1800/79 Penny S-196, BN (Regular Strike)60.0012,500.00N/AN/A

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.

1800/1798 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

$253.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,530.00

Highest Sale Price
$954.56

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
16

Number of Sales
$15,272.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6324,150.0024,150.0024,150.00
AU-556,670.0013,800.0010,235.00
AU-534,025.007,475.005,750.00
AU-50960.008,050.002,997.50
XF-45+8,400.008,400.008,400.00
XF-40863.007,200.003,541.44
VF-35575.009,200.004,503.50
VF-30+2,990.002,990.002,990.00
VF-302,530.003,450.002,990.00
VF-251,035.003,220.001,811.25
VF-20253.002,530.00954.56
F-15322.0010,062.502,084.64
F-1251.00564.00187.60
VG-10132.0028,750.008,662.75
VG-8141.00188.00164.50
G-6168.002,585.001,544.33
G-486.004,025.00927.40
AG-380.241,840.00806.41
PO-199.00978.00425.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1800/1798 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with VG-10 having the highest max price $28,750.00.

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 1800/1798 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1800/1798 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.82% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Superior Galleries with 15.29% / 8.24% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1800/1798 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
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/27/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/22/2023
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/02/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0012/29/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0004/28/2021
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0008/11/2020
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0008/09/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions222.0012/25/2019
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/08/2019
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0007/24/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/10/2019
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers960.0003/05/2019
XF-40PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,280.0002/25/2018
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,880.0002/19/2018
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers499.0002/19/2018
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers499.0002/19/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/30/2018
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0009/07/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0009/07/2017
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC900.0003/13/2017
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers675.6301/11/2017
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers306.0006/06/2016
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers564.0006/01/2016
VF-20PCGSScotsman661.2510/16/2015
AG-3PCGSGreat Collections80.2405/04/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/03/2014
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/10/2014
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/11/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions141.0001/21/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0012/31/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions441.0009/06/2012
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0005/30/2012
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions891.0007/07/2011
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/27/2011
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/27/2011
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers2,768.0003/31/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions99.0004/26/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions184.0004/26/2010
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0002/02/2010
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0012/03/2009
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena978.0011/13/2009
VF-25NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,220.0009/06/2009
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers28,750.0009/06/2009
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0009/06/2009
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers10,062.5009/06/2009
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions115.0004/01/2009
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0002/03/2009
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0009/16/2008
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions86.0006/04/2008
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0002/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions24,150.0002/01/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/01/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0002/01/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/01/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0002/01/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2007
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena6,325.0011/09/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/01/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/30/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions253.0010/24/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0008/22/2006
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0007/11/2006
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers437.0005/30/2006
VF-30+NONESuperior Galleries2,990.0002/05/2006
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/30/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2006
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions5,463.0001/01/2006
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries1,840.0005/29/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0005/09/2005
AU-50NONEStack's1,840.0001/19/2005
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/01/2005
VF-25NGCSuperior Galleries1,035.0009/01/2004
AU-55NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,670.0003/09/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions224.0012/17/2003
VF-25ANACSSuperior Galleries1,035.0009/14/2003
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries6,038.0005/27/2003
VF-35NONEHeritage Auctions575.0011/15/2001
XF-40NONESuperior Galleries6,038.0002/17/2001
G-4NONESuperior Galleries4,025.0002/17/2001
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers322.0006/07/2000
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena2,200.0005/20/1996
VF-20NONEBowers & Ruddy500.0011/01/1979