As of June, 2024, a 1802 Penny 1/000, BN in circulated condition is worth between $300.00 and $11,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $11,500.00 and $38,500.00, 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 $27,600.00 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: 3,435,100
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1802 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-6438,500.00
MS-63+32,500.00
MS-6330,000.00
MS-62+20,000.00
MS-6215,500.00
MS-6112,500.00
MS-6011,500.00
AU-5511,500.00
AU-53+10,750.00
AU-5310,500.00
AU-50+4,850.00
AU-504,000.00
XF-45+3,350.00
XF-453,000.00
XF-402,150.00
VF-351,650.00
VF-301,400.00
VF-251,200.00
VF-20900.00
F-15700.00
F-12650.00
VG-10550.00
VG-8425.00
G-6375.00
G-4300.00

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 State11,500.0038,500.0022,928.57
About Uncirculated4,000.0011,500.008,320.00
Extremely Fine2,150.003,350.002,833.33
Fine and Very Fine650.001,650.001,083.33
Good and Very Good300.00550.00412.50

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 1802 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1802 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)90.006,750.007,250.0038,500.00
1802 Penny No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)100.0013,500.0013,750.0042,500.00
1802 Penny No Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A14,000.0060,000.00
1802 Penny S-225, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A21,500.0021,500.00
1802 Penny S-226, BN (Regular Strike)2,000.005,750.006,500.0019,000.00
1802 Penny S-230, BN (Regular Strike)125.004,500.0019,000.0019,000.00
1802 Penny S-227, BN (Regular Strike)125.005,250.0028,500.0028,500.00
1802 Penny S-234, BN (Regular Strike)125.001,600.0036,000.0036,000.00
1802 Penny S-229, BN (Regular Strike)125.001,750.0031,000.0031,000.00
1802 Penny S-232, BN (Regular Strike)75.005,750.006,500.0040,000.00
1802 Penny S-239, BN (Regular Strike)125.004,500.00N/AN/A
1802 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22,500.00140,000.00
1802 Penny S-235, BN (Regular Strike)125.003,500.00N/AN/A
1802 Penny S-236, BN (Regular Strike)125.005,750.006,500.0026,000.00
1802 Penny S-228 1/000, BN (Regular Strike)300.009,000.0012,000.0037,500.00
1802 Penny S-233, BN (Regular Strike)125.004,500.0019,000.0019,000.00
1802 Penny S-240, BN (Regular Strike)125.004,500.00N/AN/A
1802 Penny S-228 1/000, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80,000.0080,000.00
1802 Penny S-242, BN (Regular Strike)125.004,500.0019,000.0019,000.00
1802 Penny S-237, BN (Regular Strike)125.004,500.0013,000.0029,500.00
1802 Penny S-231 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)75.0011,500.0012,000.0013,500.00
1802 Penny S-231 No Stems, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A62,500.0062,500.00
1802 Penny S-241 No Stems, BN (Regular Strike)75.0011,500.0012,000.0031,000.00
1802 Penny S-NC-2, BN (Regular Strike)410.00410.00N/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.

1802 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

$84.00

Lowest Sale Price
$500.00

Highest Sale Price
$221.89

Average Sale Price
$132.00

Most Recent Sale Price
9

Number of Sales
$1,997.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+27,600.0027,600.0027,600.00
MS-6317,250.0017,250.0017,250.00
AU-556,900.0011,162.509,031.25
AU-538,050.008,050.008,050.00
AU-50748.003,220.001,868.83
XF-451,553.002,070.001,821.00
XF-40425.00425.00425.00
VF-35495.003,680.001,346.88
VF-30299.003,300.001,329.40
VF-25334.00960.00647.00
VF-20135.00546.00311.49
F-15138.00423.00280.50
F-1284.00500.00221.89
VG-899.00258.50171.17
G-638.00230.40134.20
PO-12,600.002,600.002,600.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1802 Penny 1/000, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $27,600.00.

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 1802 Penny 1/000, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1802 Penny 1/000, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.43% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Superior Galleries with 7.14% / 5.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1802 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-20PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0005/30/2023
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/25/2019
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions230.4009/08/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/14/2018
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0003/29/2018
F-12PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0011/20/2017
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers423.0003/30/2016
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5009/20/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7510/06/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5001/10/2014
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers258.5011/08/2013
VF-20NONEStack's Bowers411.0002/22/2013
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers189.1811/16/2012
VF-30NONEMcCawley & Grellman3,300.0005/12/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/18/2012
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0003/26/2012
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/03/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/05/2011
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions403.0012/02/2010
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/06/2010
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions290.0010/22/2009
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions299.0009/11/2009
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0009/06/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0007/31/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/01/2009
XF-45PCGSStack's2,070.0007/01/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0004/01/2009
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/01/2009
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions546.0002/01/2009
F-15ICGHeritage Auctions138.0009/29/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/30/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's2,600.0007/27/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0002/01/2008
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/09/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions138.0002/19/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0001/09/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/26/2006
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions748.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions374.0001/01/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions133.0006/29/2005
XF-45NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,553.0003/08/2005
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/12/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions27,600.0001/01/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions87.0002/02/2004
VF-35NONESuperior Galleries2,358.0001/25/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions38.0001/12/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0011/17/2003
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions270.0008/06/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0005/05/2003
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries17,250.0002/18/2002
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions334.0002/01/2002
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0002/17/2001
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena935.0005/20/1996
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena495.0011/01/1988
XF-40NONEBowers & Ruddy425.0011/01/1979