As of May, 2024, a 1793 Penny Liberty Cap, BN in circulated condition is worth between $3,600.00 and $950,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1,250,000.00 and $2,000,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $632,500.00 in the 02/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Attributed to Joseph Wright
Edge: Lettered: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Diameter: 28.50 millimeters
Weight: 13.48 grams
Mintage: 11,056
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796

1793 Penny Liberty Cap, 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+2,000,000.00
MS-62+1,350,000.00
MS-621,250,000.00
AU-58950,000.00
AU-55500,000.00
AU-53+400,000.00
AU-53350,000.00
AU-50+325,000.00
AU-50275,000.00
XF-45+215,000.00
XF-45200,000.00
XF-40140,000.00
VF-35100,000.00
VF-3072,500.00
VF-2555,000.00
VF-2042,500.00
F-1532,500.00
F-1226,500.00
VG-1023,500.00
VG-816,000.00
G-614,000.00
G-49,850.00
AG-38,000.00
FR-25,850.00
PO-13,600.00

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 State1,250,000.002,000,000.001,533,333.33
About Uncirculated275,000.00950,000.00466,666.67
Extremely Fine140,000.00215,000.00185,000.00
Fine and Very Fine26,500.00100,000.0054,833.33
Good and Very Good9,850.0023,500.0015,837.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good3,600.008,000.005,816.67

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 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 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, AMERI., S-1, BN (Regular Strike)3,450.00425,000.00450,000.002,500,000.00
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 Liberty Cap, 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

$58.75

Lowest Sale Price
$43,700.00

Highest Sale Price
$10,398.32

Average Sale Price
$20,400.00

Most Recent Sale Price
45

Number of Sales
$467,924.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64319,000.00319,000.00319,000.00
AU-55632,500.00632,500.00632,500.00
AU-53108,000.00506,000.00289,000.00
AU-50+299,000.00299,000.00299,000.00
AU-5036,000.0036,000.0036,000.00
XF-45126,500.00176,250.00151,375.00
XF-4026,400.0034,500.0029,500.00
VF-3576,375.00111,625.0090,625.00
VF-3044,062.5066,125.0053,001.79
VF-2514,950.0082,250.0041,843.75
VF-204,313.00112,125.0024,455.19
F-1517,825.0023,000.0019,875.00
F-1258.7543,700.0010,398.32
VG-101,840.0046,000.0012,201.21
VG-82,990.0041,400.0010,334.09
G-74,830.004,830.004,830.00
G-61,840.0021,850.006,358.38
G-41,265.0040,250.005,613.00
AG-31,093.009,775.003,312.84
FR-21,265.005,760.003,890.40
PO-11,800.0052,900.0013,110.87

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1793 Penny Liberty Cap, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-55 having the highest max price $632,500.00.

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 Liberty Cap, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1793 Penny Liberty Cap, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 43.83% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 20.00% / 8.94% 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 Liberty Cap, 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 Auctions51,600.0001/14/2024
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0006/16/2023
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions3,240.0006/07/2023
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers43,200.0011/09/2022
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions19,200.0005/08/2022
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions46,800.0004/25/2021
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0003/31/2021
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0001/24/2021
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers108,000.0008/11/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0004/26/2020
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0002/23/2020
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions44,400.0001/12/2020
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/12/2020
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0011/20/2019
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0009/08/2019
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0009/08/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions15,600.0009/08/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions20,400.0004/29/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions7,800.0002/22/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions15,600.0002/22/2018
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions12,600.0002/22/2018
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0001/03/2018
FR-2NONEHeritage Auctions5,760.0009/07/2017
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions30,550.0001/04/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0010/03/2016
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0006/08/2016
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5004/27/2016
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers5,875.0003/30/2016
F-12PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions21,737.5012/17/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions76,375.0009/20/2015
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0004/26/2015
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions35,250.0004/26/2015
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions111,625.0004/26/2015
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0006/04/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections8,525.0005/25/2014
PO-1NONEMcCawley-Yancey1,800.0005/03/2014
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions4,112.5004/23/2014
G-4NGCStack's Bowers6,463.0003/27/2014
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions44,062.5001/10/2014
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions9,987.5001/08/2014
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/08/2014
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.2501/08/2014
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions30,550.0009/25/2013
VG-8NONEEarly American Coppers, Inc.16,500.0005/04/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions176,250.0004/24/2013
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions82,250.0001/09/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions41,125.0001/09/2013
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions14,218.0011/29/2012
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers29,900.0008/04/2012
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers9,775.0003/22/2012
AU-50+PCGSHeritage Auctions299,000.0001/03/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers46,000.0011/15/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers4,025.0011/15/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions253,000.0009/07/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions42,550.0008/11/2010
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/11/2010
F-12PCGSBonhams & Butterfields1,872.0005/30/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/28/2010
F-15NONEStack's23,000.0003/02/2010
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions7,763.0001/06/2010
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions4,600.0009/11/2009
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers112,125.0009/06/2009
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers33,350.0009/06/2009
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers52,900.0009/06/2009
G-4NONEGoldberg Auctioneers40,250.0009/06/2009
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers506,000.0009/06/2009
F-15NONEGoldberg Auctioneers17,825.0009/06/2009
F-12PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0008/05/2009
VF-30PCGSBowers & Merena57,500.0008/05/2009
G-6ANACSStack's6,325.0007/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/01/2009
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions37,375.0004/01/2009
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0004/01/2009
G-4PCGSStack's4,888.0003/01/2009
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/01/2009
G-4NONEStack's2,530.0001/01/2009
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/01/2008
G-6NONEStack's21,850.0010/01/2008
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers10,925.0009/16/2008
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0009/01/2008
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions5,175.0009/01/2008
G-6PCGSStack's15,525.0007/27/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions7,475.0006/26/2008
AG-3NCSHeritage Auctions4,313.0005/28/2008
G-6NONEStack's13,800.0005/21/2008
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions9,200.0004/01/2008
G-6PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13,226.0003/03/2008
VG-8ANACSStack's2,990.0002/26/2008
PO-1NONEStack's9,200.0002/26/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions8,050.0002/13/2008
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers3,278.0002/13/2008
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers9,660.0002/13/2008
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0002/01/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions126,500.0002/01/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions632,500.0002/01/2008
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions92,000.0002/01/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/09/2008
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/09/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's42,000.0011/13/2007
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions9,775.0009/27/2007
VF-25PCGSStack's57,500.0008/05/2007
F-12NCSStack's7,475.0003/01/2007
VF-30NONEGoldberg Auctioneers66,125.0002/13/2007
FR-2NONESuperior Galleries2,587.0002/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2007
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions57,500.0001/01/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
G-4PCGSStack's4,600.0010/18/2006
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0009/13/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/13/2006
F-12NONEBowers & Merena11,500.0008/16/2006
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions43,125.0008/14/2006
VF-20NCSAmerican Numismatic Rarities13,800.0008/11/2006
F-12NCSDavid Lawrence RC1,840.0007/31/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/07/2006
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,060.0005/30/2006
G-4NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,140.0005/30/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/09/2006
G-6NONESuperior Galleries4,364.0002/05/2006
G-6NONEStack's4,313.0001/16/2006
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0001/05/2006
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions54,625.0001/05/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions25,300.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions32,200.0001/01/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/01/2006
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/01/2006
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0001/01/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions13,800.0001/01/2006
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions5,175.0012/13/2005
VF-35NONECoinhunter82,500.0012/04/2005
VF-20NONEStack's53,475.0009/07/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,579.0009/01/2005
F-12NONEBowers & Merena29,900.0008/12/2005
G-6NONESuperior Galleries3,162.0005/29/2005
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries2,990.0005/29/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/04/2005
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions16,100.0005/04/2005
VF-25NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities14,950.0003/08/2005
VF-20NONEStack's8,625.0003/01/2005
G-4NONESuperior Galleries2,415.0002/20/2005
PO-1NONESuperior Galleries2,415.0002/20/2005
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/12/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/12/2005
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/12/2005
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/01/2005
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions18,400.0001/01/2005
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions23,000.0001/01/2005
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions43,700.0001/01/2005
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2005
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions8,050.0001/01/2005
F-12NONECoin Galleries6,900.0012/14/2004
F-12NONEStack's6,670.0010/13/2004
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries2,530.0009/01/2004
G-4NONEHeritage Auctions2,185.0008/18/2004
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions8,050.0008/18/2004
PO-1NONEStack's/ANR3,910.0006/23/2004
F-12NONECoin Galleries6,440.0004/21/2004
F-12NONEStack's7,188.0003/16/2004
F-12ANACSBowers & Merena6,900.0003/11/2004
F-12NONECoin Galleries7,475.0002/25/2004
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions2,358.0001/31/2004
F-12NONEStack's4,025.0001/21/2004
VF-25PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities29,900.0012/01/2003
FR-2NONECoin Galleries1,265.0011/12/2003
G-6NONECoin Galleries3,048.0011/12/2003
G-6NONEStack's4,313.0010/16/2003
VG-8ANACSScotsman3,795.0010/16/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/01/2003
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/01/2003
VF-25NONEBowers & Merena32,200.0007/30/2003
F-12NONEScotsman3,335.0007/25/2003
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions3,105.0005/01/2003
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions4,485.0005/01/2003
VF-20NONEStack's9,000.0003/11/2003
XF-40PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers34,500.0002/24/2003
F-12NONESuperior Galleries13,800.0002/24/2003
VG-10NONEBowers & Merena4,830.0001/01/2003
G-6NONEBowers & Merena5,290.0011/06/2002
XF-40PCGSSuperior Galleries27,600.0008/01/2002
VF-20NONER.M. Smythe5,225.0007/29/2002
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0007/27/2002
AG-3NONESuperior Galleries1,610.0006/02/2002
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions2,358.0006/01/2002
G-4NONESuperior Galleries2,300.0002/18/2002
VG-10NONEBowers & Merena8,913.0001/08/2002
F-12NONEBowers & Merena6,900.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena9,200.0001/08/2002
AG-3ANACSBowers & Merena2,070.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena2,530.0001/08/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena3,220.0001/08/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena1,093.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena3,220.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena2,530.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0001/08/2002
F-12PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0001/08/2002
G-6ANACSBowers & Merena3,910.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena2,645.0001/08/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena2,900.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena1,265.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena4,830.0001/08/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena3,105.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena2,185.0001/08/2002
VG-10SEGSBowers & Merena1,840.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena4,140.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena3,795.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0001/08/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0001/08/2002
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena5,175.0001/08/2002
AG-3ANACSBowers & Merena1,840.0001/08/2002
G-6NONEBowers & Merena2,760.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0001/08/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0001/08/2002
G-4NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0001/08/2002
VG-10NONEBowers & Merena8,050.0001/08/2002
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0001/08/2002
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,438.0010/03/2001
AG-3NONEHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/01/2001
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries32,200.0002/17/2001
VG-8NONESuperior Galleries41,400.0002/17/2001
G-4NONESuperior Galleries3,738.0002/17/2001
G-4NONESuperior Galleries8,050.0002/17/2001
VG-8NONESuperior Galleries8,625.0002/17/2001
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0002/16/2001
VG-8ANACSBowers & Merena5,060.0001/03/2001
VG-8NONEBowers & Merena8,050.0001/03/2001
G-7NONEGoldberg Auctioneers4,830.0002/06/2000
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions3,795.0001/08/2000
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena319,000.0005/20/1996
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena8,800.0011/01/1988
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena26,400.0011/01/1988
AU-50NONEBowers & Ruddy36,000.0011/01/1979
F-12NONEB. Max Mehl58.7506/01/1941