As of May, 2024, a 1959 Penny, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10.00 and $2,000.00, 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 $2,400.00 in the 06/17/2018 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 1,149,291
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1959 Penny, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-692,000.00
MS-68+400.00
MS-68275.00
MS-67+90.00
MS-6748.00
MS-66+42.00
MS-6640.00
MS-65+37.00
MS-6535.00
MS-64+27.00
MS-6425.00
MS-63+20.00
MS-6318.00
MS-62+14.00
MS-6212.00
MS-6110.00
MS-6010.00

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 State10.002,000.00182.53

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 1959 Lincoln Cent (Modern). 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1959 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A5.00450.00
1959 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.003,000.00
1959 Penny DDO FS-104, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.002,000.00
1959-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.009,000.00
1959 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A18.00850.00
1959-D/D/D Penny RPM FS-501, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22.00140.00
1959 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A14.0019,000.00

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.

1959 Penny, Cam (Proof) – 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$17.00
Lowest Sale Price
$132.00
Highest Sale Price
$45.06
Average Sale Price
$21.00
Most Recent Sale Price
36
Number of Sales
$1,622.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69121.002,400.00843.68
MS-6831.00253.00109.14
MS-6717.00132.0045.06
MS-6612.00138.0038.15
MS-6527.0075.0043.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1959 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $2,400.00.

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 1959 Penny, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1959 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.35% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 31.75% / 7.94% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1959 Penny, CAM (Proof) 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
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions154.0011/02/2022
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC625.0009/18/2022
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC610.0007/10/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0008/18/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0009/20/2020
MS-69NGCStack's Bowers336.0009/10/2020
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers95.0009/10/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions107.0009/02/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions104.0008/12/2020
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers168.0005/20/2020
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/26/2020
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0006/17/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/07/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7512/20/2016
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC130.0012/27/2015
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions188.0005/19/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7511/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections21.0009/14/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections74.1008/31/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections19.0307/20/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections74.8007/13/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections31.7004/27/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections88.0004/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections27.0004/06/2014
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC44.0003/02/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/15/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0007/28/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections2,200.0007/07/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0006/09/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections75.0004/14/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0002/10/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0011/18/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections41.0011/18/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0009/09/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections35.0009/02/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions84.0008/13/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections75.0006/10/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0006/03/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0005/27/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0004/22/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections83.0003/25/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0003/11/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0002/19/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0002/05/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections26.0001/29/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections28.0001/22/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0001/22/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0001/22/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections28.0001/08/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections41.0012/25/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections35.0012/11/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0012/04/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0012/04/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections26.0011/27/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0011/13/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections25.0011/06/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections138.0010/23/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections63.0010/16/2011
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections47.0008/28/2011
MS-69PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0006/17/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions489.0003/24/2010
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC86.0003/11/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/06/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/03/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0011/12/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/26/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0006/17/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0005/13/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0005/13/2009
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC31.0005/11/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC127.0002/26/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0002/23/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0002/01/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0011/12/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC64.0009/11/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/23/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0002/20/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0001/30/2008
MS-69PCGSBowers & Merena748.0008/04/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0005/16/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/15/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/09/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0008/22/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions75.0008/02/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0008/02/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0006/06/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions546.0009/21/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions34.0007/13/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0006/08/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/08/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0002/16/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions24.0001/05/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/23/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/23/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0007/21/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions39.0011/17/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions93.0011/05/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0006/25/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/18/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions61.0005/05/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions70.0003/26/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0003/03/2003
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions13.0002/26/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0002/26/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17.0002/26/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12.0002/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/08/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions121.0011/25/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions67.0011/05/2002
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions22.0010/01/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0009/17/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/30/2002
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions31.0007/28/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions115.0005/08/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions127.0001/13/2002
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions95.0001/13/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0001/09/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0012/12/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions72.0011/18/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions90.0010/03/2001
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions12.0009/12/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions72.0008/24/2000

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