As of May, 2024, a 1793 Penny Wreath, Lettered Edge, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1,100.00 and $77,500.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $90,000.00 and $340,000.00, 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 $293,750.00 in the 05/18/2017 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Attributed to Henry Voight
Edge: Lettered: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Diameter: 27.00 millimeters
Weight: 13.48 grams
Mintage: 63,353
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Flowing Hair Wreath Cents 1793

1793 Penny Wreath, Lettered Edge, 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-64340,000.00
MS-63+235,000.00
MS-63200,000.00
MS-62+145,000.00
MS-62110,000.00
MS-61100,000.00
MS-6090,000.00
AU-58+77,500.00
AU-5865,000.00
AU-55+62,500.00
AU-5560,000.00
AU-53+50,000.00
AU-5345,000.00
AU-50+41,500.00
AU-5040,000.00
XF-45+36,500.00
XF-4535,000.00
XF-4027,500.00
VF-3518,000.00
VF-3015,000.00
VF-2512,000.00
VF-2010,000.00
F-159,000.00
F-126,750.00
VG-106,500.00
VG-85,250.00
G-63,550.00
G-43,450.00
AG-32,200.00
FR-21,150.00
PO-11,100.00

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 State90,000.00340,000.00174,285.71
About Uncirculated40,000.0077,500.0055,187.50
Extremely Fine27,500.0036,500.0033,000.00
Fine and Very Fine6,750.0018,000.0011,791.67
Good and Very Good3,450.006,500.004,687.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good1,100.002,200.001,483.33

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 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, 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 Wreath, Lettered Edge, 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

$345.00

Lowest Sale Price
$6,600.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,385.10

Average Sale Price
$2,160.00

Most Recent Sale Price
30

Number of Sales
$71,553.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-64207,000.00293,750.00257,000.00
MS-6318,400.0018,400.0018,400.00
MS-62+69,000.0069,000.0069,000.00
AU-5845,600.0063,250.0054,425.00
AU-55+86,250.0086,250.0086,250.00
AU-5512,075.0092,000.0052,037.50
AU-5331,725.0043,125.0039,056.25
AU-509,200.0037,950.0020,384.38
XF-45+24,000.0026,400.0025,200.00
XF-455,290.0029,900.0016,713.33
XF-401,495.009,200.004,448.25
VF-3517,250.0017,250.0017,250.00
VF-302,415.0012,925.008,467.33
VF-254,140.008,400.006,269.00
VF-201,725.0010,350.004,435.94
F-152,415.0018,800.006,656.20
F-12345.006,600.002,385.10
VG-10900.008,400.002,780.37
VG-86.504,025.002,173.30
G-6952.002,530.001,911.49
G-41,020.002,070.001,358.33
AG-3594.552,585.001,325.63
FR-2499.00499.00499.00
PO-1336.009,500.002,252.27

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1793 Penny Wreath, Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-64 having the highest max price $293,750.00.

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 Wreath, Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1793 Penny Wreath, Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.38% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 15.21% / 6.45% 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 Wreath, Lettered Edge, 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
XF-45+NGCStack's Bowers24,000.0008/24/2023
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions3,480.0007/23/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0006/16/2023
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers660.0006/16/2023
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0005/30/2023
F-12ANACSStack's Bowers2,340.0003/29/2023
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions26,400.0012/18/2022
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,080.0007/27/2022
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0003/07/2022
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/04/2021
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0008/04/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0006/20/2021
AG-3NGCStack's Bowers1,200.0003/31/2021
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers1,050.0003/31/2021
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers600.0012/21/2020
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions2,220.0009/02/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers45,600.0008/11/2020
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions4,680.0008/09/2020
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers69,000.0003/25/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0002/23/2020
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/23/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0009/08/2019
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,560.0008/20/2019
VG-10PCGSScotsman978.0007/19/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0007/14/2019
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions1,620.0006/09/2019
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/28/2019
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0003/05/2019
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/14/2018
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions8,400.0008/15/2018
F-15PCGSScotsman7,763.0007/27/2018
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0007/18/2018
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions960.0006/17/2018
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions7,800.0004/29/2018
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.4004/29/2018
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0003/21/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0001/03/2018
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/03/2018
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/08/2017
VG-8NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,175.0006/05/2017
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions293,750.0005/18/2017
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions31,725.0001/04/2017
VF-25PCGSStack's Bowers8,225.0012/07/2016
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers1,762.5011/02/2016
PO-1NCSStack's Bowers1,292.5008/09/2016
F-15PCGSStack's Bowers4,935.0003/30/2016
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5003/03/2016
FR-2NONEGoldberg Auctioneers499.0002/01/2016
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0001/06/2016
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5012/03/2015
AU-50PCGSScotsman37,950.0007/24/2015
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers30,550.0008/06/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers270,250.0008/06/2014
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/04/2014
F-15ANACSStack's Bowers6,462.5002/05/2014
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers4,993.7502/05/2014
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0001/10/2014
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/08/2014
AG-3PCGSGreat Collections1,714.0012/15/2013
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0012/05/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,175.0011/08/2013
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions4,113.0009/25/2013
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,293.0008/08/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/08/2013
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/11/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions8,813.0006/05/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0006/05/2013
VG-8NONEEarly American Coppers, Inc.2,530.0005/04/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0004/24/2013
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions8,813.0002/07/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0002/07/2013
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions41,125.0001/09/2013
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0011/29/2012
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers594.5511/16/2012
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers15,275.0011/16/2012
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers29,900.0008/04/2012
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers3,818.7506/29/2012
AG-3NONEMcCawley & Grellman1,155.0005/12/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0001/24/2012
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers2,185.0001/24/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions43,125.0001/03/2012
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions86,250.0001/03/2012
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0012/08/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,323.0011/15/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers2,306.0011/15/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers3,163.0011/15/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0011/15/2011
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers3,163.0011/15/2011
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions3,565.0010/13/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions92,000.0009/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions3,048.0009/07/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0008/11/2011
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/01/2011
AG-3PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0003/31/2011
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/03/2011
VF-30PCGSBowers & Merena8,050.0001/03/2011
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0009/22/2010
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/08/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0007/08/2010
G-6PCGSBonhams & Butterfields2,106.0005/30/2010
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/28/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/28/2010
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/06/2010
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0012/03/2009
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena748.0011/13/2009
F-12PCGSScotsman4,485.0010/16/2009
AU-53PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers40,250.0009/06/2009
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers17,250.0009/06/2009
VF-20NONEScotsman6,325.0007/01/2009
F-15ANACSStack's4,313.0007/01/2009
VF-20NCSBowers & Merena2,818.0006/01/2009
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions20,700.0005/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207,000.0004/01/2009
VG-8PCGSStack's3,450.0003/01/2009
F-12ICGHeritage Auctions345.0003/01/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's4,500.0003/01/2009
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0002/01/2009
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/01/2009
G-4NONECoin Galleries1,380.0012/17/2008
VG-10NCSStack's1,265.0011/01/2008
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,840.0010/01/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions5,463.0009/01/2008
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/30/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/30/2008
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/30/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions9,200.0006/26/2008
VF-20ANACSBowers & Merena4,945.0006/01/2008
AG-3PCGSBowers & Merena920.0006/01/2008
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions978.0005/28/2008
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0005/28/2008
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions2,013.0004/01/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/01/2008
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,450.0002/13/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0002/01/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions63,250.0002/01/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's2,700.0001/07/2008
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/29/2007
PO-1PCGSStack's9,500.0011/13/2007
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/06/2007
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions2,875.0009/27/2007
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/20/2007
VF-30NONEScotsman2,415.0002/09/2007
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/01/2007
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2007
XF-40NCSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/01/2007
AG-3PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/24/2006
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0010/24/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/13/2006
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0009/12/2006
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,565.0009/04/2006
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/13/2006
VG-8NONECoin Galleries2,070.0008/02/2006
VG-8NONEStack's1,495.0006/27/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/01/2006
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0004/06/2006
G-4NONEStack's1,380.0003/01/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/09/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/09/2006
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries1,840.0002/05/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2006
VF-20NONESuperior Galleries10,350.0009/19/2005
VG-8NONESuperior Galleries2,300.0009/19/2005
VG-10NCSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2005
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions5,463.0009/01/2005
VG-10PCGSBowers & Merena2,762.0008/12/2005
VG-8ANACSScotsman2,128.0007/08/2005
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/04/2005
G-4NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0005/29/2005
G-6NONESuperior Galleries1,897.0005/29/2005
F-12NONESuperior Galleries4,830.0002/20/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/12/2005
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2005
VF-20NCSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2005
AG-3NONEBowers & Merena1,093.0012/02/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,898.0011/04/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions1,208.0009/09/2004
AG-3PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers604.0009/07/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/18/2004
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0008/18/2004
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0008/18/2004
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0008/18/2004
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/20/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions2,128.0007/20/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/20/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/20/2004
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions5,290.0003/25/2004
F-15NONECoin Galleries2,415.0002/25/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions1,323.0001/31/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/31/2004
F-12ANACSScotsman2,415.0001/23/2004
F-12ANACSSuperior Galleries1,725.0009/14/2003
F-15PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,910.0009/13/2003
F-15NONESuperior Galleries6,038.0007/01/2003
VF-25PCGSSuperior Galleries4,140.0005/27/2003
VF-25ANACSHeritage Auctions4,830.0005/01/2003
VG-10NGCSuperior Galleries2,300.0002/24/2003
VF-20PCIBowers & Merena2,300.0011/06/2002
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena18,400.0007/31/2002
XF-40NONER.M. Smythe3,960.0007/29/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/27/2002
AU-55NONEStack's12,075.0001/15/2002
VG-10NONEBowers & Merena2,645.0001/08/2002
VF-20NONEStack's3,450.0011/12/2001
AG-3NONEGoldberg Auctioneers776.0010/02/2001
XF-40SEGSHeritage Auctions5,520.0004/05/2001
VF-30NONESuperior Galleries11,500.0002/17/2001
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries5,750.0002/17/2001
XF-45NGCBowers & Merena5,290.0001/03/2001
VF-20NONESpink America3,450.0012/01/2000
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena13,750.0005/20/1996
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena5,060.0011/01/1988
G-6NONEBowers & Merena952.0011/01/1988
VG-8NONEB. Max Mehl6.5006/01/1941