As of May, 2024, a 1793 Penny Chain, AMERI., S-1, BN in circulated condition is worth between $3,450.00 and $425,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $450,000.00 and $2,500,000.00, 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 $470,000.00 in the 02/09/2016 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Attributed to Henry Voight
Edge: Bars and Vines
Diameter: 27.00 millimeters
Weight: 13.48 grams
Mintage: 36,103
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Flowing Hair Chain Cents 1793

1793 Penny Chain, Ameri., S-1, 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-652,500,000.00
MS-63675,000.00
MS-62535,000.00
MS-61500,000.00
MS-60450,000.00
AU-58+425,000.00
AU-58415,000.00
AU-55+315,000.00
AU-55280,000.00
AU-53+230,000.00
AU-53225,000.00
AU-50+160,000.00
AU-50135,000.00
XF-45+105,000.00
XF-45100,000.00
XF-4085,000.00
VF-3560,000.00
VF-3052,500.00
VF-2547,500.00
VF-2045,000.00
F-1532,500.00
F-1225,000.00
VG-1019,000.00
VG-813,500.00
G-611,500.00
G-49,000.00
AG-35,750.00
FR-23,850.00
PO-13,450.00

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 State450,000.002,500,000.00932,000.00
About Uncirculated135,000.00425,000.00273,125.00
Extremely Fine85,000.00105,000.0096,666.67
Fine and Very Fine25,000.0060,000.0043,750.00
Good and Very Good9,000.0019,000.0013,250.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good3,450.005,750.004,350.00

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 1793 Flowing Hair Large 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1793 Penny Wreath, Vine and Bars, BN (Regular Strike)1,050.0062,000.0067,500.00650,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike)1,100.0077,500.0090,000.00340,000.00
1793 Penny Chain, AMERI., BN (Regular Strike)3,450.00435,000.00460,000.002,500,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, Strawberry Leaf, BN (Regular Strike)350,000.00775,000.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Chain, America, BN (Regular Strike)3,500.00210,000.00240,000.002,200,000.00
1793 Penny Liberty Cap, BN (Regular Strike)3,600.00950,000.001,250,000.002,000,000.00
1793 Penny Chain, Periods, BN (Regular Strike)2,750.00260,000.001,250,000.003,500,000.00
1793 Penny Chain, America, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,100,000.001,100,000.00
1793 Penny Chain, S-2, BN (Regular Strike)3,150.00210,000.00250,000.00600,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, S-8, BN (Regular Strike)1,250.0062,000.0085,000.00575,000.00
1793 Penny Strawberry Leaf, NC-3, BN (Regular Strike)400,000.00775,000.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Wreath, S-9, BN (Regular Strike)850.0060,000.00265,000.00275,000.00
1793 Penny Chain, S-3, BN (Regular Strike)3,150.00220,000.00250,000.00960,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, S-9, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A650,000.00650,000.00
1793 Penny Chain, S-3, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,100,000.001,100,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, S-10, BN (Regular Strike)2,850.0028,500.00175,000.00175,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, S-11a, BN (Regular Strike)3,150.0057,500.00315,000.00315,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, Vine and Bars, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A225,000.00650,000.00
1793 Penny Liberty Cap, S-12, BN (Regular Strike)1,850.0085,000.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Wreath, S-5, BN (Regular Strike)2,000.0065,000.0085,000.00300,000.00
1793 Penny Liberty Cap, S-13, BN (Regular Strike)5,750.00950,000.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Liberty Cap, S-14, BN (Regular Strike)2,750.00325,000.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Wreath, S-6, BN (Regular Strike)700.0045,000.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Wreath, S-11b, BN (Regular Strike)2,150.0077,500.0090,000.00110,000.00
1793 Penny Wreath, S-11c, BN (Regular Strike)1,100.0078,500.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Liberty Cap, S-16, BN (Regular Strike)111,625.00111,625.00N/AN/A
1793 Penny Chain, Periods, S-4, BN (Regular Strike)2,400.00260,000.001,250,000.003,500,000.00

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.

1793 Penny Chain, Ameri., S-1, 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

$4,560.00

Lowest Sale Price
$25,850.00

Highest Sale Price
$12,205.83

Average Sale Price
$14,400.00

Most Recent Sale Price
6

Number of Sales
$73,235.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-61470,000.00470,000.00470,000.00
AU-58348,000.00368,000.00358,000.00
AU-55+228,000.00276,000.00252,000.00
AU-53132,000.00132,000.00132,000.00
AU-50132,000.00132,000.00132,000.00
XF-45132,000.00132,000.00132,000.00
XF-4020,400.0022,800.0021,600.00
VF-3537,200.0052,800.0045,000.00
VF-3041,125.0048,000.0044,108.33
VF-2531,200.0035,250.0033,225.00
VF-209,000.0030,000.0017,000.00
F-1522,325.0047,000.0034,131.25
F-126,300.0018,000.0010,208.33
VG-104,560.0025,850.0012,205.83
G-713,225.0013,225.0013,225.00
G-68,100.008,225.008,162.50
G-43,360.003,360.003,360.00
AG-31,680.003,055.002,367.50
FR-22,520.003,240.002,760.00
PO-11,680.0021,600.008,991.88

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1793 Penny Chain, AMERI., S-1, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-61. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-61 having the highest max price $470,000.00.

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 1793 Penny Chain, AMERI., S-1, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1793 Penny Chain, AMERI., S-1, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 60.42% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 20.83% / 18.75% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1793 Penny Chain, AMERI., S-1, 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-30PCGSHeritage Auctions48,000.0001/14/2024
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions21,000.0001/14/2024
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions348,000.0001/04/2024
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions22,800.0012/17/2023
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions3,240.0011/27/2023
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions43,200.0009/17/2023
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions132,000.0008/20/2023
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers14,400.0011/09/2022
G-4NGCStack's Bowers3,360.0004/13/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0008/22/2021
VG-10ANACSStack's Bowers4,560.0006/16/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions20,400.0001/24/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions30,000.0001/24/2021
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0011/22/2020
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers132,000.0008/11/2020
FR-2NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0006/07/2020
AU-55+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers276,000.0002/19/2020
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers44,400.0002/19/2020
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0009/08/2019
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions18,000.0009/08/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0004/28/2019
G-6PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,100.0001/30/2019
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers31,200.0001/30/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions228,000.0001/14/2019
VF-35PCGSStack's Bowers37,200.0008/22/2018
VF-20NGCStack's Bowers9,000.0008/22/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions52,800.0008/19/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/15/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers6,300.0006/21/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions21,600.0001/03/2018
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0001/03/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions132,000.0011/01/2017
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers22,325.0006/05/2017
F-15PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers47,000.0002/13/2017
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/04/2017
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0009/07/2016
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions35,250.0006/08/2016
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers470,000.0002/09/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions17,625.0006/07/2015
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/07/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0010/08/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions41,125.0001/08/2014
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions25,850.0009/06/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers10,925.0011/15/2011
VF-20NGCGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0006/02/2010
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers368,000.0009/07/2009
G-7NONEGoldberg Auctioneers13,225.0002/03/2009
F-12NONEGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0002/13/2008