As of June, 2024, a 1801 Penny 1/000, BN in circulated condition is worth between $215.00 and $18,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $21,500.00 and $60,000.00, 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 $33,350.00 in the 09/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Superior Galleries, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Robert Scot
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 10.89 grams
Mintage: 1,362,837
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1801 Penny 1/000, 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+60,000.00
MS-6442,500.00
MS-6334,000.00
MS-62+27,500.00
MS-6224,000.00
MS-6122,500.00
MS-6021,500.00
AU-58+18,000.00
AU-5816,500.00
AU-55+15,500.00
AU-5515,000.00
AU-53+11,500.00
AU-539,000.00
AU-50+6,500.00
AU-505,500.00
XF-45+4,750.00
XF-454,300.00
XF-404,150.00
VF-353,150.00
VF-302,600.00
VF-251,400.00
VF-201,150.00
F-15800.00
F-12650.00
VG-10450.00
VG-8350.00
G-6275.00
G-4235.00
AG-3215.00

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 State21,500.0060,000.0033,142.86
About Uncirculated5,500.0018,000.0012,187.50
Extremely Fine4,150.004,750.004,400.00
Fine and Very Fine650.003,150.001,625.00
Good and Very Good235.00450.00327.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good215.00215.00215.00

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 1801 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1801 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)65.0011,750.0012,500.0037,500.00
1801 Penny 3 Errors Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)100.0082,500.0090,000.00150,000.00
1801 Penny 100/000, BN (Regular Strike)75.0055,500.0057,500.0060,000.00
1801 Penny S-222, BN (Regular Strike)125.008,500.009,000.0012,500.00
1801 Penny S-224, BN (Regular Strike)80.006,000.00N/AN/A
1801 Penny S-NC-1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110,000.00110,000.00
1801 Penny S-215, BN (Regular Strike)185.002,400.0025,000.0025,000.00
1801 Penny S-215, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A75,000.0075,000.00
1801 Penny S-216, BN (Regular Strike)125.008,500.009,000.0018,500.00
1801 Penny S-217, BN (Regular Strike)25,000.0025,000.00N/AN/A
1801 Penny S-213, BN (Regular Strike)400.008,250.00N/AN/A
1801 Penny S-220 1/000, BN (Regular Strike)225.003,700.00N/AN/A
1801 Penny S-223 1/000, BN (Regular Strike)225.0010,500.0017,500.0032,500.00
1801 Penny S-NC-3 1/000, BN (Regular Strike)2,200.004,100.00N/AN/A
1801 Penny S-219 3 Errors, BN (Regular Strike)75.0070,000.0085,000.00125,000.00
1801 Penny S-221 100/000, BN (Regular Strike)165.0015,000.0027,500.0027,500.00

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.

1801 Penny 1/000, 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

$55.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,527.50

Highest Sale Price
$453.18

Average Sale Price
$336.00

Most Recent Sale Price
20

Number of Sales
$9,063.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6332,200.0032,200.0032,200.00
MS-624,313.004,313.004,313.00
MS-6010,925.0033,350.0022,137.50
AU-583,450.003,450.003,450.00
AU-556,900.006,900.006,900.00
AU-532,760.002,760.002,760.00
AU-501,440.003,594.002,517.00
XF-45299.002,970.001,398.50
XF-40460.004,600.002,378.55
VF-351,380.001,440.001,410.00
VF-30+2,300.002,300.002,300.00
VF-30132.004,393.001,852.39
VF-25881.251,955.001,399.50
VF-2095.003,450.00767.85
F-15207.001,058.00620.54
F-1255.001,527.50453.18
VG-10240.009,200.001,831.67
VG-8138.002,820.00660.33
G-6168.00295.00231.50
G-442.003,220.00893.50
AG-321.002,012.50831.64
FR-255.00408.00231.50
PO-1220.003,680.001,263.59

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1801 Penny 1/000, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-60 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 1801 Penny 1/000, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1801 Penny 1/000, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.83% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 12.39% / 7.96% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1801 Penny 1/000, 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-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/27/2023
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/19/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/05/2022
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions95.0008/10/2022
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions348.0003/14/2022
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers192.0003/10/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0011/25/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/18/2020
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions288.0009/23/2020
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers156.0007/29/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0009/08/2019
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0009/08/2019
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0009/08/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0005/15/2019
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/09/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0004/10/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0003/20/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers588.0002/13/2017
VF-30NGCStack's Bowers1,116.2511/02/2016
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0010/25/2016
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC295.0007/04/2016
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers470.0006/06/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2503/03/2016
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers259.0002/01/2016
PO-1NONEStack's Bowers1,997.5011/05/2015
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5009/20/2015
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5008/16/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0007/14/2015
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,350.0001/27/2015
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers646.2501/27/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/04/2014
AG-3NONEMcCawley-Yancey1,800.0005/03/2014
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers399.5001/21/2014
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/10/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/10/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2501/10/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers336.0511/08/2013
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/11/2013
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0007/08/2013
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0003/21/2013
F-12NONEStack's Bowers264.0002/22/2013
G-4NONEStack's Bowers42.0002/22/2013
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0001/09/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions593.0009/06/2012
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions141.0009/06/2012
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers509.9507/01/2012
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/18/2012
VG-8PCGSGreat Collections298.0003/18/2012
PO-1PCGSScotsman220.0007/29/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,594.0004/27/2011
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/27/2011
VF-30PCGSStack's748.0001/26/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/05/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions253.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions374.0003/24/2010
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0001/06/2010
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions345.0012/03/2009
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena1,440.0011/13/2009
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/11/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/11/2009
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/11/2009
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers9,200.0009/06/2009
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,393.0009/06/2009
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0009/06/2009
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0009/06/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions299.0007/01/2009
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions219.0009/01/2008
MS-60PCGSSuperior Galleries33,350.0009/01/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions299.0009/01/2008
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/01/2008
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0002/13/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions32,200.0002/01/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0002/01/2008
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,012.5009/25/2007
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,185.0009/25/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0005/15/2007
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0002/19/2007
AU-55NONEStack's6,900.0010/18/2006
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0008/13/2006
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions21.0001/30/2006
XF-40NONEStack's3,163.0001/16/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0001/09/2006
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/01/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2006
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions138.0001/01/2006
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2006
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2005
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries1,725.0005/29/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/09/2005
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/12/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2005
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions437.0009/13/2004
VF-30+NONESuperior Galleries2,300.0009/05/2004
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions604.0005/01/2003
MS-60NONEStack's10,925.0001/15/2002
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/2002
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0010/06/2001
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0002/17/2001
G-4NONESuperior Galleries3,220.0002/17/2001
F-12NONESuperior Galleries575.0002/17/2001
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers345.0002/06/2000
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers661.0002/06/2000
XF-45NONEBowers & Merena2,970.0005/20/1996
F-12NONEBowers & Merena55.0011/01/1988
XF-45NONEBowers & Ruddy600.0011/01/1979