As of May, 2024, a 1962 Penny, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $350.00, 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 $178.00 in the 08/04/2001 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: 3,218,019
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1962 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-69350.00
MS-68+90.00
MS-6855.00
MS-67+38.00
MS-6730.00
MS-66+27.00
MS-6626.00
MS-65+20.00
MS-6518.00
MS-64+15.00
MS-6415.00
MS-63+12.00
MS-6312.00
MS-62+10.00
MS-6210.00
MS-617.00
MS-605.00

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 State5.00350.0043.53

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 1962 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1962 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A4.00275.00
1962-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.008,750.00
1962 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.0010,000.00
1962 Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A6.001,700.00

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.

1962 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$12.00

Lowest Sale Price
$178.00

Highest Sale Price
$55.46

Average Sale Price
$80.00

Most Recent Sale Price
41

Number of Sales
$2,273.76

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7041.0041.0041.00
MS-6912.00178.0055.46
MS-6812.0066.0034.00
MS-6713.0066.0026.72
MS-668.0016.0012.86
MS-658.008.008.00
MS-6411.0045.0028.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1962 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $178.00.

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 1962 Penny, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1962 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.81% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 25.71% / 9.52% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1962 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-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC80.0011/27/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions65.0011/09/2022
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC24.0007/24/2022
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions109.0008/11/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions61.0008/11/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0009/12/2018
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections20.0011/23/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections21.0011/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.0011/16/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0011/09/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections42.2609/21/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.5604/27/2014
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers70.5001/21/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0012/01/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections66.0009/15/2013
MS-69ICGGreat Collections12.0009/01/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0008/18/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections32.0008/18/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions46.0008/05/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/07/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections27.0006/30/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0005/05/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/21/2013
MS-68NGCGreat Collections55.0003/31/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections64.0001/13/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0001/07/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0012/31/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections13.0010/28/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions89.0010/22/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections26.0007/15/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions62.0006/15/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections30.0002/26/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections45.0002/19/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections66.0002/19/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections19.0001/01/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0001/01/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections30.0012/18/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections66.0010/09/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/24/2011
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0003/28/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions40.0007/01/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions47.0005/27/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions19.0005/20/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/22/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0003/12/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC49.0001/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions23.0011/10/2008
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC15.0010/06/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions39.0009/01/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions37.0008/20/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC81.0008/07/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/30/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/28/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0007/28/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/23/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0003/19/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions54.0002/20/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0002/04/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions13.0008/08/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0007/23/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/11/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/15/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions34.0010/18/2006
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0009/25/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/28/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions24.0007/31/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/26/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/26/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/14/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions33.0005/17/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0004/26/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions21.0004/26/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions45.0004/26/2006
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions18.0011/02/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions44.0007/13/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions37.0003/28/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0002/16/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions24.0010/13/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions41.0008/11/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/04/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0012/17/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0012/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0010/29/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0010/22/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/08/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0009/22/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0008/13/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/06/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions54.0007/16/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0006/25/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions32.0002/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8.0002/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0011/26/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/29/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0010/22/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions32.0008/06/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions37.0006/18/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions86.0003/06/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0010/03/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions178.0008/04/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0011/23/2000
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions45.0003/29/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0003/22/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0002/02/2000