As of May, 2024, a 1802 Penny S-232, BN in circulated condition is worth between $75.00 and $5,750.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6,500.00 and $40,000.00, 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 $15,275.00 in the 05/12/2015 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 S-232, 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-64+40,000.00
MS-6426,000.00
MS-63+20,000.00
MS-6319,000.00
MS-62+14,500.00
MS-6212,500.00
MS-618,000.00
MS-606,500.00
AU-58+5,750.00
AU-585,250.00
AU-55+4,650.00
AU-554,500.00
AU-53+3,850.00
AU-533,500.00
AU-50+2,050.00
AU-502,000.00
XF-45+1,800.00
XF-451,750.00
XF-401,600.00
VF-35950.00
VF-30750.00
VF-25650.00
VF-20525.00
F-15400.00
F-12325.00
VG-10220.00
VG-8175.00
G-6140.00
G-4125.00
AG-375.00
FR-275.00

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 State6,500.0040,000.0018,312.50
About Uncirculated2,000.005,750.003,943.75
Extremely Fine1,600.001,800.001,716.67
Fine and Very Fine325.00950.00600.00
Good and Very Good125.00220.00165.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good75.0075.0075.00

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 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 1/000, BN (Regular Strike)300.0011,500.0011,500.0038,500.00
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-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 S-232, 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

$336.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,840.00

Highest Sale Price
$819.25

Average Sale Price
$432.00

Most Recent Sale Price
8

Number of Sales
$6,554.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6414,400.0015,275.0014,837.50
MS-637,200.008,400.007,800.00
MS-62+6,463.006,463.006,463.00
MS-628,812.508,812.508,812.50
MS-618,519.008,519.008,519.00
MS-601,680.003,818.752,749.38
AU-58+7,638.0012,000.009,819.00
AU-582,585.003,600.003,000.00
AU-55+1,560.002,350.001,927.50
AU-552,232.503,055.002,663.33
AU-531,525.002,938.002,422.00
AU-50575.005,175.002,535.00
XF-45+1,208.001,208.001,208.00
XF-40336.001,840.00819.25
VF-35600.00600.00600.00
VF-30437.00566.40501.70
VF-25475.20588.00531.60
VF-2094.00529.00234.50
F-15633.00633.00633.00
F-12146.88312.00233.63
VG-1084.00265.00186.75
VG-8138.00141.00139.50
G-786.0086.0086.00
G-6174.00174.00174.00
AG-357.0057.0057.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1802 Penny S-232, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AG-3 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $15,275.00.

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 S-232, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1802 Penny S-232, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.38% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 29.51% / 11.48% 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 S-232, 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
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/04/2024
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/10/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0002/23/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0008/25/2021
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions475.2004/21/2021
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0011/25/2020
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0010/21/2020
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/07/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers14,400.0002/19/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions566.4012/07/2019
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0011/20/2019
XF-40PCGSScotsman1,064.0007/19/2019
XF-40NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,050.0006/05/2019
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions480.0005/01/2019
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0011/11/2018
AU-58+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers12,000.0009/05/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0008/22/2018
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers336.0008/22/2018
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers2,760.0008/22/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/01/2018
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/17/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/16/2018
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,350.0002/19/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/16/2018
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions1,525.0002/21/2017
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,463.0002/13/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0010/31/2016
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions141.0008/02/2016
AU-58NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,585.0006/06/2016
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/03/2016
AU-58+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,638.0002/01/2016
MS-61PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,519.0002/01/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5006/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0005/12/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/07/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7511/14/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0009/04/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0007/10/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions146.8804/21/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5001/10/2014
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/10/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions471.0012/05/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions2,938.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0009/25/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions188.0008/26/2013
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions588.0009/06/2012
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers2,875.0003/22/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0009/07/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers265.0009/06/2011
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers230.0002/03/2011
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0012/13/2010
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers437.0009/21/2010
XF-45+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,208.0006/02/2010
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers529.0002/02/2010
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0009/07/2009
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers633.0009/07/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions575.0006/26/2008
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers242.0002/13/2008
G-7NONEGoldberg Auctioneers86.0005/29/2007
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers138.0005/29/2007