As of May, 2024, a 1801 Penny S-224, BN in circulated condition is worth between $80.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $26,400.00 in the 02/19/2020 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: 1,362,837
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1801 Penny S-224, 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-556,000.00
AU-53+5,350.00
AU-535,150.00
AU-50+4,850.00
AU-504,750.00
XF-45+3,650.00
XF-453,250.00
XF-402,500.00
VF-351,200.00
VF-30975.00
VF-25825.00
VF-20675.00
F-15525.00
F-12400.00
VG-10300.00
VG-8250.00
G-6150.00
G-4125.00
AG-380.00

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 Uncirculated4,750.006,000.005,220.00
Extremely Fine2,500.003,650.003,133.33
Fine and Very Fine400.001,200.00766.67
Good and Very Good125.00300.00206.25
Poor, Fair, and About Good80.0080.0080.00

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 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-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 S-224, 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

$152.75

Lowest Sale Price
$834.00

Highest Sale Price
$406.89

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$3,255.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6426,400.0026,400.0026,400.00
AU-55+12,338.0016,800.0014,569.00
AU-501,140.002,760.001,780.00
XF-451,680.004,112.502,518.33
XF-402,400.002,400.002,400.00
VF-353,105.003,105.003,105.00
VF-30823.002,645.001,395.75
VF-25941.181,086.881,028.69
VF-20152.75834.00406.89
F-15408.00499.38453.69
F-1231.00748.00348.98
VG-10100.00264.00175.00
VG-8204.00441.00291.00
G-6138.00138.00138.00
G-473.003,525.001,230.67
AG-357.00115.0086.00
PO-1322.002,990.001,280.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1801 Penny S-224, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $26,400.00.

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 S-224, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1801 Penny S-224, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.17% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 37.50% / 8.33% 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 S-224, 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
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/27/2023
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0011/27/2023
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0003/16/2022
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,800.0001/16/2022
VG-10ANACSStack's Bowers264.0011/30/2021
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers204.0008/25/2021
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers100.0008/25/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0005/12/2021
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions73.0010/14/2020
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0002/19/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers26,400.0002/19/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions192.0010/25/2019
XF-45NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,680.0009/04/2019
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0003/13/2019
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0008/01/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0007/15/2018
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions408.0001/09/2018
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0009/07/2017
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers823.0006/05/2017
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,338.0002/01/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions941.1801/06/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5010/29/2015
VF-25NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,086.8801/27/2015
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions152.7511/14/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions499.3810/08/2014
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions499.3810/08/2014
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,112.5001/10/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions646.0011/01/2013
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0009/25/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0009/25/2013
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0009/25/2013
F-12ANACSStack's Bowers294.9307/27/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0009/06/2012
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/06/2012
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers437.0002/01/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/03/2012
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,645.0009/21/2010
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers529.0002/02/2010
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers115.0009/07/2009
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,105.0009/07/2009
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers322.0009/07/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions230.0007/30/2008
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers138.0005/27/2008
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers834.0002/13/2008
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers108.0002/13/2008
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers322.0002/13/2008
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers228.0009/25/2007
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,990.0009/12/2006