As of May, 2024, a 1804 Penny S-266, BN in circulated condition is worth between $550.00 and $185,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $200,000.00 and $600,000.00, 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 $661,250.00 in the 09/06/2009 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: 96,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Draped Bust Cents 1796-1807

1804 Penny S-266, 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-63600,000.00
MS-62+380,000.00
MS-62325,000.00
MS-61225,000.00
MS-60200,000.00
AU-58+185,000.00
AU-58180,000.00
AU-55+175,000.00
AU-55170,000.00
AU-53+75,000.00
AU-5355,000.00
AU-50+45,000.00
AU-5040,000.00
XF-45+32,500.00
XF-4529,000.00
XF-4022,000.00
VF-3514,500.00
VF-3011,500.00
VF-2510,000.00
VF-208,500.00
F-156,900.00
F-125,750.00
VG-104,100.00
VG-83,800.00
G-62,800.00
G-42,350.00
AG-31,600.00
FR-2975.00
PO-1550.00

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 State200,000.00600,000.00346,000.00
About Uncirculated40,000.00185,000.00115,625.00
Extremely Fine22,000.0032,500.0027,833.33
Fine and Very Fine5,750.0014,500.009,525.00
Good and Very Good2,350.004,100.003,262.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good550.001,600.001,041.67

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 1804 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1804 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)675.00195,000.00210,000.00600,000.00
1804 Penny Private Restrike, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,150.005,500.00
1804 Penny Private Restrike, BN (Regular Strike)100.001,000.001,050.003,000.00
1804 Penny Private Restrike, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,250.0013,500.00

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.

1804 Penny S-266, 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

$352.50

Lowest Sale Price
$1,920.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,136.24

Average Sale Price
$919.20

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$28,406.08

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-63540,500.00661,250.00600,875.00
AU-55+87,000.00193,875.00143,625.00
AU-5323,500.0023,500.0023,500.00
AU-503,055.0022,325.0010,825.00
XF-45+15,275.0015,275.0015,275.00
XF-402,115.0018,000.007,935.00
VF-307,343.7514,400.0010,939.58
VF-257,931.258,813.008,518.92
VF-201,560.009,600.004,894.36
F-154,700.006,600.005,366.67
F-121,020.005,040.002,434.71
VG-10552.005,750.002,847.76
VG-8705.004,200.002,958.44
G-62,585.002,820.002,663.33
G-41,475.002,401.201,826.80
AG-3352.501,920.001,136.24
FR-21,080.001,080.001,080.00
PO-1360.002,040.001,400.36

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1804 Penny S-266, 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 $661,250.00.

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 1804 Penny S-266, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1804 Penny S-266, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.17% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 20.83% / 15.83% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1804 Penny S-266, 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 Auctions2,880.0001/14/2024
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions3,960.0001/04/2024
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0011/27/2023
F-12ANACSStack's Bowers3,360.0008/24/2023
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions5,280.0007/23/2023
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,040.0005/30/2023
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions552.0005/30/2023
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions5,760.0005/07/2023
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0002/27/2023
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,920.0002/27/2023
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0010/09/2022
FR-2PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,080.0009/28/2022
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions919.2008/24/2022
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,750.0007/17/2022
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions660.0007/13/2022
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,160.0006/30/2022
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0006/08/2022
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions960.0006/01/2022
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/19/2022
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/19/2022
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions150,000.0001/16/2022
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0012/19/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0011/14/2021
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/03/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0010/20/2021
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0010/10/2021
VG-10NCSStack's Bowers1,860.0008/25/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers9,600.0008/25/2021
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers4,680.0008/25/2021
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0008/25/2021
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0008/18/2021
G-4PCGSScotsman1,475.0007/23/2021
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0004/25/2021
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers6,000.0003/31/2021
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers4,320.0003/31/2021
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11,075.0001/31/2021
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions2,401.2001/24/2021
F-15NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,600.0009/16/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/02/2020
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0008/26/2020
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0008/12/2020
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers4,200.0006/23/2020
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/26/2020
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions630.0004/08/2020
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers14,400.0002/19/2020
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers87,000.0002/19/2020
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers18,000.0002/19/2020
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0011/20/2019
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers7,200.0003/05/2019
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/03/2019
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0002/03/2019
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,120.0001/30/2019
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions720.0012/14/2018
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,740.0012/14/2018
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,560.0009/05/2018
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,640.0009/05/2018
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/22/2018
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers6,600.0008/22/2018
AU-50NGCStack's Bowers14,400.0008/22/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/19/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0007/15/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0007/15/2018
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0006/21/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/17/2018
VG-10PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers690.0006/13/2018
F-12PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,040.0006/13/2018
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/29/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0003/29/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0003/21/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0003/21/2018
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/21/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/03/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0001/03/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0012/07/2017
G-4PCGSScotsman1,668.0011/03/2017
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,050.0006/05/2017
VF-20PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers6,463.0006/05/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/04/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers540,500.0003/31/2017
VF-25NGCStack's Bowers7,931.2503/29/2017
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers193,875.0002/13/2017
G-4PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,763.0002/13/2017
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers646.2501/11/2017
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,086.8801/04/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions7,343.7510/31/2016
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions940.0009/07/2016
PO-1NCSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/07/2016
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0006/08/2016
XF-45+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers15,275.0006/06/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/27/2016
VG-8NGCStack's Bowers2,350.0003/30/2016
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers23,500.0002/01/2016
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,586.2512/03/2015
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,057.5009/20/2015
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,700.0009/14/2015
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0008/16/2015
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.2508/16/2015
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5008/16/2015
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/01/2015
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0003/01/2015
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions352.5001/11/2015
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions3,055.0011/14/2014
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions969.3811/06/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions22,325.0010/27/2014
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions2,115.0010/08/2014
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0009/04/2014
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/04/2014
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7507/10/2014
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/10/2014
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions617.0011/01/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions8,813.0009/25/2013
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers1,175.0007/27/2013
F-12NGCStack's Bowers1,880.0011/16/2012
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers4,230.0011/16/2012
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0009/06/2012
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions4,406.0009/06/2012
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0009/06/2012
VF-20ANACSStack's Bowers3,738.0008/15/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers661,250.0009/06/2009
AU-50NONEStack's3,520.0008/10/1990