As of June, 2024, a 1801 Penny 3 Errors Reverse, BN in circulated condition is worth between $100.00 and $82,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $90,000.00 and $150,000.00, 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 $138,000.00 in the 01/01/2005 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, 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 3 Errors Reverse, 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-63150,000.00
MS-62+132,500.00
MS-62125,000.00
MS-6195,000.00
MS-6090,000.00
AU-58+82,500.00
AU-5880,000.00
AU-55+55,000.00
AU-5550,000.00
AU-53+43,500.00
AU-5340,000.00
AU-50+27,500.00
AU-5025,000.00
XF-45+17,500.00
XF-4513,500.00
XF-4011,500.00
VF-3510,500.00
VF-3010,000.00
VF-255,750.00
VF-203,850.00
F-153,000.00
F-121,750.00
VG-101,100.00
VG-8775.00
G-6500.00
G-4325.00
AG-3150.00
FR-2110.00
PO-1100.00

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 State90,000.00150,000.00118,500.00
About Uncirculated25,000.0082,500.0050,437.50
Extremely Fine11,500.0017,500.0014,166.67
Fine and Very Fine1,750.0010,500.005,808.33
Good and Very Good325.001,100.00675.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good100.00150.00120.00

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 1/000, BN (Regular Strike)215.0018,000.0021,500.0060,000.00
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 3 Errors Reverse, 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

$104.00

Lowest Sale Price
$3,740.00

Highest Sale Price
$899.43

Average Sale Price
$288.00

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$13,491.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-63138,000.00138,000.00138,000.00
AU-5817,250.0017,250.0017,250.00
AU-5312,075.0014,950.0013,512.50
XF-454,230.004,230.004,230.00
XF-40822.503,525.001,860.50
VF-352,070.005,175.003,427.00
VF-301,093.006,900.004,082.75
VF-251,840.0020,700.007,467.50
VF-20299.003,220.001,525.50
F-15+4,025.004,025.004,025.00
F-15550.001,495.001,115.00
F-1269.0019,550.003,621.12
VG-10159.006,050.001,447.00
VG-8138.00630.00368.00
G-6235.001,955.00609.27
G-4104.003,740.00899.43
AG-366.002,300.00556.00
PO-1126.502,070.001,058.63

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1801 Penny 3 Errors Reverse, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-63. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $138,000.00.

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 1801 Penny 3 Errors Reverse, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1801 Penny 3 Errors Reverse, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.10% share, followed by Superior Galleries / Stack's Bowers with 9.52% / 7.62% 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 3 Errors Reverse, 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
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/27/2023
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/24/2023
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/27/2023
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/09/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0009/14/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0004/13/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0012/29/2021
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0012/01/2021
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers630.0003/31/2021
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/18/2020
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0008/11/2020
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/19/2020
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0012/25/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/25/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0009/18/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions330.0009/11/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0009/08/2019
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions456.0012/26/2018
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0006/20/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0002/22/2018
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers617.0006/06/2016
G-6NGCStack's Bowers235.0011/05/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,230.0009/20/2015
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers264.3808/12/2015
XF-40NGCGoldberg Auctioneers822.5001/27/2015
G-4PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0001/18/2015
AG-3PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0001/11/2015
PO-1PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,175.0009/01/2014
F-12NGCGoldberg Auctioneers940.0009/01/2014
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0006/04/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections126.5005/25/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/08/2014
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC560.0001/05/2014
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers444.1511/08/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0009/25/2013
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions66.0008/05/2013
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0007/27/2013
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions69.0012/17/2012
VG-10NONEMcCawley & Grellman6,050.0005/12/2012
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0010/13/2011
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions546.0008/11/2011
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions489.0006/01/2011
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/27/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/28/2010
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0002/15/2010
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers12,650.0009/06/2009
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers20,700.0009/06/2009
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0009/06/2009
G-4NONEStack's1,380.0007/01/2009
G-6PCGSStack's1,955.0003/01/2009
VG-10ICGHeritage Auctions748.0010/01/2008
VG-8PCGSBowers & Merena605.0006/01/2008
F-15NONEStack's1,265.0005/21/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions7,475.0004/01/2008
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,070.0002/13/2008
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0002/01/2008
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0010/02/2007
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions330.0005/21/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0002/19/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions299.0002/01/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0001/08/2007
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0010/24/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,668.0010/24/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0010/24/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0009/19/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/13/2006
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/09/2006
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions920.0001/30/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2006
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2006
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0011/16/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/02/2005
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2005
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0005/29/2005
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries1,150.0005/29/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0004/20/2005
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/01/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138,000.0001/01/2005
F-15+NONESuperior Galleries4,025.0009/01/2004
G-4NONESuperior Galleries2,415.0009/01/2004
F-12NONESuperior Galleries1,955.0009/01/2004
F-15NGCSuperior Galleries1,150.0009/01/2004
VF-35PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,220.0008/15/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0006/03/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0002/02/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0001/12/2004
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/07/2004
VF-30NONEBowers & Merena4,600.0007/30/2003
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0006/02/2003
VF-20PCGSSuperior Galleries3,220.0005/27/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0005/05/2003
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena2,300.0003/13/2003
VF-25PCGSSuperior Galleries1,840.0002/24/2003
VF-30SEGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/08/2003
VF-35PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0011/06/2002
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2002
F-12NONESuperior Galleries19,550.0002/17/2001
G-4NONESuperior Galleries2,990.0002/17/2001
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena3,450.0001/03/2001
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0008/06/2000
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena2,530.0005/20/1996
G-4NONEBowers & Merena3,740.0011/01/1988
F-15NONEBowers & Merena550.0011/01/1988
VG-8NONEBowers & Ruddy160.0011/01/1979