As of May, 2024, a 1793 Penny Wreath, S-5, BN in circulated condition is worth between $2,000.00 and $65,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $85,000.00 and $300,000.00, 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 $235,000.00 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: 63,353
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Flowing Hair Wreath Cents 1793

1793 Penny Wreath, S-5, 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-66300,000.00
MS-65265,000.00
MS-6285,000.00
AU-5865,000.00
AU-5028,500.00
XF-45+24,500.00
XF-4523,500.00
XF-4020,000.00
VF-3516,500.00
VF-3015,000.00
VF-2512,500.00
VF-209,000.00
F-157,500.00
F-126,250.00
VG-105,250.00
VG-84,250.00
G-63,400.00
G-43,150.00
AG-32,000.00

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 State85,000.00300,000.00216,666.67
About Uncirculated28,500.0065,000.0046,750.00
Extremely Fine20,000.0024,500.0022,666.67
Fine and Very Fine6,250.0016,500.0011,125.00
Good and Very Good3,150.005,250.004,012.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good2,000.002,000.002,000.00

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, 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 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, S-5, 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

$29,375.00

Lowest Sale Price
$55,812.50

Highest Sale Price
$46,196.88

Average Sale Price
$46,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
4

Number of Sales
$184,787.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66235,000.00235,000.00235,000.00
MS-6140,800.0040,800.0040,800.00
AU-5829,375.0055,812.5046,196.88
XF-45+19,387.5019,387.5019,387.50
XF-406,000.006,000.006,000.00
VF-2510,575.0010,575.0010,575.00
VF-205,175.009,000.007,125.00
F-121,440.004,080.002,560.00
VG-101,560.003,720.002,640.00
G-41,265.001,265.001,265.00
AG-3780.001,440.001,180.00
FR-2+504.00504.00504.00
PO-1408.001,997.501,202.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1793 Penny Wreath, S-5, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $235,000.00.

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 Wreath, S-5, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1793 Penny Wreath, S-5, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.50% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 20.83% / 16.67% 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, S-5, 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
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0005/18/2022
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers40,800.0011/30/2021
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0008/22/2021
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers780.0005/25/2021
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/25/2021
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions6,000.0001/24/2021
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers46,800.0002/19/2020
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0004/28/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0002/03/2019
F-12PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers4,080.0001/30/2019
FR-2+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers504.0001/30/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0010/14/2018
AG-3PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/22/2018
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0007/15/2018
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0006/17/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions52,800.0001/03/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/04/2017
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions19,387.5006/08/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers235,000.0002/09/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions55,812.5011/14/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions29,375.0001/10/2014
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions10,575.0009/25/2013
G-4ANACSStack's Bowers1,265.0008/13/2011
VF-20NONEGoldberg Auctioneers5,175.0002/03/2009