As of May, 2024, a 1961-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $10,000.00, 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 $4,406.25 in the 06/04/2014 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: 1,753,266,700
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1961-D 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+10,000.00
MS-67700.00
MS-66+185.00
MS-6626.00
MS-65+20.00
MS-6515.00
MS-64+9.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-636.00

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 State6.0010,000.001,097.50

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 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.008,250.00
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-D 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
$10.00
Lowest Sale Price
$299.00
Highest Sale Price
$54.21
Average Sale Price
$28.50
Most Recent Sale Price
120
Number of Sales
$6,505.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6715.004,406.25645.38
MS-66+61.00282.00159.70
MS-6610.00299.0054.21
MS-65+6.00132.0025.78
MS-646.00117.0031.34
MS-6310.0025.0018.67
MS-6220.7830.0023.95
VF-20374.00374.00374.00
PO-11,700.001,700.001,700.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1961-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $4,406.25.

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-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1961-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 55.06% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 30.71% / 12.36% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1961-D 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 Auctions198.0004/30/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0001/29/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.5001/29/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0003/08/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0011/27/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/24/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0010/24/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions919.2009/08/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/20/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0006/16/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0006/12/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0006/09/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0004/21/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0003/27/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions900.0009/12/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/23/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions199.7507/11/2017
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0004/17/2017
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC40.0003/27/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0010/18/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0009/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0009/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0009/25/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0009/25/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/25/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0009/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/20/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0009/20/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/30/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0005/09/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions176.2505/19/2015
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/03/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions105.7501/18/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/28/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/21/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections11.0011/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/16/2014
MS-67ICGGreat Collections54.0010/19/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0009/21/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0009/15/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections45.0008/31/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections55.0008/17/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections55.0008/17/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections71.5007/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections159.5006/22/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0006/09/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/09/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2506/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0005/25/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0005/25/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0004/27/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0004/13/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections15.0004/13/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections104.5004/06/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/30/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections46.0003/30/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0003/09/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections44.0003/02/2014
MS-67ICGGreat Collections46.0002/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/09/2014
MS-62ANACSGreat Collections20.7802/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0001/12/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0001/12/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0001/12/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7501/08/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0001/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0001/05/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections33.0012/29/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/22/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/17/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers4,241.7511/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0011/03/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0011/03/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections40.0010/20/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections83.0009/29/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0009/29/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0009/29/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections22.0009/22/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections27.0009/15/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections21.0009/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections42.0009/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections31.0009/01/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections17.0008/25/2013
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/28/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0007/28/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0007/28/2013
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections25.0007/14/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/14/2013
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0007/11/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0006/30/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0006/10/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0005/26/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections55.0005/26/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections15.0005/19/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0005/12/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0004/21/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0003/24/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections99.0003/24/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers19.0002/22/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers15.0002/22/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0002/04/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0001/13/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections40.0012/16/2012
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections25.0012/16/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions106.0011/29/2012
MS-62ANACSGreat Collections30.0011/04/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections59.0009/16/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0009/16/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections17.0009/09/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections17.0009/09/2012
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections132.0009/02/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0009/02/2012
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections66.0007/01/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections99.0006/03/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections99.0004/15/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections72.0004/15/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0003/18/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0003/04/2012
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections10.0003/04/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections117.0002/05/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0001/20/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections14.0010/30/2011
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0003/28/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0002/07/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions62.0010/27/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/04/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0010/04/2010
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC196.0010/08/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0004/15/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/15/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0004/15/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0004/01/2009
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions150.0012/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/04/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0012/03/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions265.0010/06/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/29/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0009/29/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/17/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC20.0008/25/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0008/13/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC28.0008/04/2008
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC18.0008/04/2008
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC18.0006/19/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions28.0006/18/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions35.0006/11/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions27.0006/09/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions37.0006/04/2008
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC18.0004/24/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0004/09/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions42.0004/02/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0003/12/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0002/28/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions311.0002/25/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions19.0002/25/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0002/21/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0001/30/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's1,700.0001/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0012/31/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC19.0012/27/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC15.0012/20/2007
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC217.0012/13/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions19.0012/12/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions54.0012/10/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC16.0011/29/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC17.0011/22/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions27.0010/29/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions460.0010/29/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions334.0010/10/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0010/10/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/08/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0009/26/2007
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC23.0009/24/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0009/19/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC38.0009/17/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0009/17/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0009/12/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/10/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions33.0009/05/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0009/03/2007
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC219.0008/30/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0008/30/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0008/22/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0008/20/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0008/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions44.0008/13/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0008/06/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0008/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0007/30/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions34.0007/25/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0007/23/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0007/18/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/18/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0007/09/2007
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC265.0005/14/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0005/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0004/09/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0001/10/2007
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/05/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/04/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC311.0011/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0011/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/09/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0010/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0008/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0008/23/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0007/31/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0006/07/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0006/07/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0006/07/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0006/05/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0006/05/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0006/05/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0006/05/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions863.0004/26/2006
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC35.0004/24/2006
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC35.0003/27/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0002/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/09/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0011/17/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0010/27/2004
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0010/27/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0010/06/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0008/18/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0008/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0008/11/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0007/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0005/05/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions26.0004/28/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions29.0004/28/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions23.0004/28/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions24.0004/28/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions23.0004/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0001/12/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions97.0005/28/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0001/22/2003
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/08/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0011/19/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0003/13/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0003/06/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0002/24/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions26.0002/24/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0002/20/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0002/13/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0008/22/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/02/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0005/16/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0006/08/2000

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