As of May, 2024, a 1961 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8.00 and $8,250.00, 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 $5,720.00 in the 05/19/2013 by renowned auctioneer Great Collections, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 753,345,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1961 Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+8,250.00
MS-67750.00
MS-66+100.00
MS-6632.00
MS-65+24.00
MS-6522.00
MS-64+16.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+10.00
MS-638.00

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 State8.008,250.00922.60

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 1961 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1961 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A5.00150.00
1961-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.0010,000.00
1961-D Penny D/Horiz D FS-501, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A32.00400.00
1961 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A7.00450.00
1961 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A8.005,500.00

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.

1961 Penny, Rd (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$6.00
Lowest Sale Price
$920.00
Highest Sale Price
$78.87
Average Sale Price
$23.00
Most Recent Sale Price
126
Number of Sales
$9,937.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6711.005,720.001,080.65
MS-66+49.00176.25102.39
MS-666.00920.0078.87
MS-65+7.0037.0014.43
MS-646.0092.0025.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1961 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $5,720.00.

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 1961 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1961 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 59.44% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 21.11% / 18.89% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1961 Penny, RD (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
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions169.0004/30/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0004/30/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0001/29/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0001/29/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0005/08/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0002/23/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0006/09/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0004/21/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/03/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0011/11/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/22/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0007/15/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0011/02/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0009/07/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions800.1807/06/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/08/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0003/28/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0003/21/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/22/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2509/20/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/16/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5005/24/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/06/2016
MS-66NGCGreat Collections23.0012/07/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/16/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0007/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/15/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0006/15/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections9.0004/06/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections29.0004/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/02/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions176.2512/30/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/13/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections72.0010/13/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections3,520.0010/06/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0009/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0009/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections24.0009/15/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0008/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0008/25/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0008/04/2013
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections11.0007/21/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0007/07/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections110.0006/30/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0006/16/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0005/26/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections5,720.0005/19/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers3,173.0004/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0004/07/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections72.0009/23/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0009/09/2012
MS-67ICGGreat Collections11.0009/09/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0009/02/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections72.0006/24/2012
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections37.0005/27/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections9.0004/15/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections72.0003/04/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections72.0002/26/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0001/09/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections21.0008/14/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0007/18/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0005/02/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/13/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0010/18/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/04/2010
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions28.0009/16/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions28.0008/05/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions13.0004/15/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/22/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/04/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0012/03/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0010/08/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/17/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0009/10/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0008/25/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions23.0006/04/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0003/27/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0003/19/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0003/05/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/31/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0001/24/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0001/14/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0001/10/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC59.0012/27/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0012/10/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0011/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0010/29/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC92.0010/25/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0010/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0010/10/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0010/02/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC92.0009/24/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC32.0009/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0009/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0009/17/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions42.0009/05/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0009/03/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0007/18/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions50.0007/16/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions33.0007/11/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/25/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0006/25/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0006/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0005/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0005/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0005/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29.0004/30/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions57.0004/18/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0003/20/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0003/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0003/12/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0003/05/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0002/28/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/26/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0012/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0011/20/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0011/15/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions39.0011/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0011/08/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0011/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0011/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0011/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions45.0010/25/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0010/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0009/19/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0009/04/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC109.0009/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0008/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/16/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions50.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC98.0008/14/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/31/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0007/31/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/26/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0007/24/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/19/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0007/17/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/17/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0007/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/10/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0007/10/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0006/26/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0006/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0006/12/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/21/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0005/17/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0005/15/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0005/14/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0005/08/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/27/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0001/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0001/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0006/06/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0005/01/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/23/2005
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions15.0001/26/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions107.0007/21/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions380.0003/03/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0006/02/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/03/2001

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