As of May, 2024, a 1795 Penny Lettered Edge, BN in circulated condition is worth between $275.00 and $18,250.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $19,000.00 and $87,500.00, 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 $80,500.00 in the 01/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Attributed to Robert Scot
Edge: Lettered: ONE HUNDRED FOR A DOLLAR
Diameter: 28.00 millimeters
Weight: 13.48 grams
Mintage: 37,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Liberty Cap Cents 1793-1796

1795 Penny 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-6587,500.00
MS-64+68,500.00
MS-6462,500.00
MS-63+40,000.00
MS-6335,000.00
MS-62+30,000.00
MS-6228,500.00
MS-6122,500.00
MS-6019,000.00
AU-58+18,250.00
AU-5818,000.00
AU-55+14,000.00
AU-5513,500.00
AU-53+12,000.00
AU-5311,500.00
AU-50+10,500.00
AU-5010,000.00
XF-45+8,000.00
XF-457,250.00
XF-406,250.00
VF-354,750.00
VF-304,250.00
VF-254,000.00
VF-202,600.00
F-151,850.00
F-121,600.00
VG-101,450.00
VG-8950.00
G-6775.00
G-4525.00
AG-3425.00
FR-2275.00
PO-1300.00

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 State19,000.0087,500.0043,722.22
About Uncirculated10,000.0018,250.0013,468.75
Extremely Fine6,250.008,000.007,166.67
Fine and Very Fine1,600.004,750.003,175.00
Good and Very Good525.001,450.00925.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good275.00425.00333.33

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 1795 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1795 Penny Plain Edge, BN (Regular Strike)260.0010,500.0010,750.00135,000.00
1795 Penny Jefferson Head, Plain Edge, BN (Regular Strike)20,000.00300,000.00N/AN/A
1795 Penny Jeff Head, Let Edge, BN (Regular Strike)55,000.00425,000.00N/AN/A
1795 Penny Lettered Edge, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A24,000.00200,000.00
1795 Penny Plain Edge, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70,000.00100,000.00

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.

1795 Penny 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

$230.00

Lowest Sale Price
$4,600.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,309.11

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
27

Number of Sales
$35,346.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+69,000.0080,500.0074,750.00
MS-6429,900.0054,343.7544,628.13
MS-636,613.0026,450.0016,847.60
MS-62+14,100.0014,100.0014,100.00
MS-6216,100.0016,100.0016,100.00
AU-586,325.0018,000.009,519.60
AU-55+9,900.0013,200.0011,550.00
AU-554,800.0012,075.007,860.00
AU-537,475.007,475.007,475.00
AU-502,645.0012,650.007,015.00
XF-45702.009,200.004,473.75
XF-40264.0011,212.504,010.44
VF-351,760.0032,775.007,681.83
VF-301,265.007,475.003,907.67
VF-251,955.006,325.003,350.83
VF-20288.001,140.00657.00
F-15489.003,738.001,880.43
F-12230.004,600.001,309.11
VG-108.507,475.00906.98
VG-8190.001,440.00426.88
G-6161.001,265.00590.63
G-4161.00863.00259.98
AG-3127.00432.00263.71
FR-2196.00196.00196.00
PO-194.001,955.00603.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1795 Penny Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $80,500.00.

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 1795 Penny Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1795 Penny Lettered Edge, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.41% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 7.03% / 6.49% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1795 Penny 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
VF-20PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/24/2023
F-12PCGSStack's Bowers264.0008/24/2023
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0005/30/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions18,000.0005/07/2023
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions129.0002/27/2023
VG-8PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers720.0009/28/2022
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions660.0008/17/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC49,750.0007/24/2022
VG-8NGCScotsman679.0007/22/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0006/15/2022
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions336.0001/27/2021
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/24/2021
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions720.0001/20/2021
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers228.0011/18/2020
VF-35NGCScotsman3,186.0007/24/2020
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,200.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions50,400.0001/12/2020
G-6PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0012/25/2019
XF-40PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0011/20/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions198.0010/30/2019
G-6PCGSStack's Bowers384.0009/18/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0009/08/2019
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0009/08/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,900.0009/08/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0009/08/2019
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0009/08/2019
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0006/19/2019
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0002/03/2019
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions228.0012/26/2018
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions264.0010/24/2018
G-4PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/03/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0003/27/2018
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0002/22/2018
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0002/22/2018
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions216.0001/30/2018
F-12NGCHeritage Auctions264.0001/23/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions264.0001/23/2018
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/03/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions780.0001/03/2018
AG-3NGCHeritage Auctions432.0001/03/2018
F-12NGCStack's Bowers408.0011/08/2017
G-4PCGSStack's Bowers204.0011/08/2017
G-6NGCHeritage Auctions408.0011/02/2017
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0009/07/2017
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions1,170.0009/07/2017
MS-62+NGCLyn Knight14,100.0006/11/2017
G-6NONEGoldberg Auctioneers541.0002/13/2017
VG-10PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2501/11/2017
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0010/03/2016
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers646.0009/05/2016
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers676.0002/01/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0007/12/2015
VF-30PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,055.0006/02/2014
F-15NONEMcCawley-Yancey3,300.0005/03/2014
G-4ANACSGreat Collections194.7003/09/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions54,343.7501/10/2014
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers282.0011/08/2013
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions176.0009/30/2013
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions317.0007/08/2013
G-4NGCHeritage Auctions282.0003/25/2013
AG-3NONEStack's Bowers382.0002/22/2013
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/09/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions212.0011/29/2012
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0007/12/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/12/2012
VG-10ANACSStack's Bowers381.8806/29/2012
G-6NONEMcCawley & Grellman1,265.0005/12/2012
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0004/16/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers460.0003/22/2012
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers6,900.0001/24/2012
FR-2PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0011/08/2011
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0010/13/2011
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0010/13/2011
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0009/07/2011
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0008/11/2011
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions196.0007/07/2011
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/03/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0008/11/2010
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0012/03/2009
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions276.0010/22/2009
VG-10NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0009/08/2009
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers32,775.0009/06/2009
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers12,075.0009/06/2009
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers11,212.5009/06/2009
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0007/31/2009
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers3,335.0005/26/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0005/01/2009
VG-8PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers16,100.0002/03/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions23,000.0001/01/2009
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/01/2009
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions518.0010/01/2008
G-6ICGHeritage Auctions161.0009/24/2008
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0007/30/2008
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0007/30/2008
VF-30PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/26/2008
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions489.0002/20/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions46,000.0002/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions80,500.0001/01/2008
XF-45NONEStack's3,680.0009/18/2007
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions230.0003/20/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0002/21/2007
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions863.0002/20/2007
VG-8NCSHeritage Auctions374.0002/20/2007
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0002/19/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69,000.0001/01/2007
F-12ANACSSuperior Galleries920.0011/16/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions232.0010/24/2006
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0010/24/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions1,610.0010/24/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0009/19/2006
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0009/19/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions1,157.0009/13/2006
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0007/11/2006
F-12NONEStack's1,380.0005/23/2006
F-15ANACSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/09/2006
XF-40NONEStack's7,475.0001/16/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities74,750.0001/03/2006
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0001/01/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
F-12NCSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2006
G-4NCSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
F-15NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/01/2006
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0007/27/2005
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena26,450.0007/25/2005
AU-55PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,750.0007/25/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0007/06/2005
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries37,375.0005/29/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0005/09/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0005/09/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/09/2005
VG-10ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0005/04/2005
F-12NONEHeritage Auctions978.0002/23/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/12/2005
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena14,375.0001/09/2005
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/05/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions12,650.0001/01/2005
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/01/2005
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0001/01/2005
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/01/2005
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0012/13/2004
VF-25PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,875.0011/30/2004
AG-3ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0009/13/2004
PO-1NONESuperior Galleries1,955.0009/01/2004
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/10/2004
MS-63NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities13,800.0003/09/2004
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities29,900.0003/09/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions431.0001/07/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions414.0011/07/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2003
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena4,830.0007/30/2003
F-15NONEBowers & Merena1,380.0007/30/2003
F-12NONESuperior Galleries4,600.0007/01/2003
VG-10NONESuperior Galleries7,475.0007/01/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions247.0005/05/2003
G-6SEGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/08/2003
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0011/21/2002
VG-8NGCHeritage Auctions891.0010/22/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0009/29/2002
VG-10NGCHeritage Auctions518.0008/27/2002
G-4ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0006/09/2002
AU-58PCGSKingswood Galleries6,498.0002/28/2002
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2002
VF-35NONEStack's2,645.0001/15/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2002
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions190.0011/15/2001
XF-45SEGSHeritage Auctions702.0010/03/2001
MS-63NONEStack's6,613.0005/09/2001
F-12NONESuperior Galleries4,370.0002/17/2001
F-12NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0002/17/2001
VF-25NONESuperior Galleries3,335.0002/17/2001
F-12NONESuperior Galleries2,070.0002/17/2001
VF-25PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,955.0002/16/2001
AU-50NONEHeritage Auctions2,645.0001/04/2001
VF-20NONEHeritage Auctions288.0005/04/2000
F-15NONEHeritage Auctions633.0001/08/2000
AU-58NONEBowers & Merena10,450.0005/20/1996
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0005/20/1996
F-12NONEBowers & Merena385.0011/01/1988
VF-35NONEBowers & Merena2,200.0011/01/1988
XF-40NONEBowers & Merena1,540.0011/01/1988
F-12NONEBowers & Merena1,760.0011/01/1988
AU-55NONEBowers & Ruddy4,800.0011/01/1979
VG-10NONEB. Max Mehl8.5006/01/1941