As of May, 2024, a 1962-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $8,750.00, 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 $12,000.00 in the 05/05/2013 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 1,793,148,400
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1962-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+8,750.00
MS-671,450.00
MS-66+100.00
MS-6642.00
MS-65+26.00
MS-6520.00
MS-64+8.00
MS-646.00
MS-63+3.00
MS-633.00

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 State3.008,750.001,040.80

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 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.0010,000.00
1962 Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A5.00350.00
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-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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$9.00

Lowest Sale Price
$633.00

Highest Sale Price
$168.04

Average Sale Price
$24.03

Most Recent Sale Price
153

Number of Sales
$25,710.37

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-679.0012,000.001,573.35
MS-66+43.00199.7581.75
MS-669.00633.00168.04
MS-65+6.0029.0011.46
MS-6510.0010.0010.00
MS-646.0037.0013.21
MS-636.006.006.00
MS-62322.00322.00322.00
AU-5044.6544.6544.65

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1962-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $12,000.00.

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-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1962-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Great Collections dominates with 34.36% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 30.89% / 20.85% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1962-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 Auctions216.0004/30/2023
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC37.0003/19/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC750.0001/29/2023
MS-66+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0007/24/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/07/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0011/18/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0309/27/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0205/10/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/26/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0003/01/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0002/23/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/16/2020
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC10.0002/09/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0001/19/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.7501/05/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC34.0012/08/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0011/24/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0011/10/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0009/29/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0008/25/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/07/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0006/23/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/19/2019
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0006/12/2019
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers600.0001/30/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0009/23/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0004/17/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0002/22/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions45.0002/06/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/12/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers35.0006/14/2017
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0003/13/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions376.0002/16/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/04/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7509/04/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions881.2508/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0006/07/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,100.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8802/03/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections45.0012/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/30/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0011/30/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections9.0010/05/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections77.0010/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0009/28/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0009/28/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0009/21/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0009/15/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0009/14/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0009/14/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0009/04/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections165.0008/31/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions46.0008/18/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections165.0008/17/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections165.0008/10/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections165.0007/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0506/16/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0006/15/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections214.5006/15/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections10.0005/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0004/20/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0004/13/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/30/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/23/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/09/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers287.8803/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers209.1503/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers209.1503/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers287.8803/04/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections165.0003/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/02/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers287.8802/25/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers287.8802/25/2014
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers44.6502/25/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers287.8802/25/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5002/24/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/23/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers209.1502/18/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers287.8802/18/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers287.8802/18/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers209.1502/18/2014
MS-67ICGGreat Collections33.8802/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/16/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/09/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections32.0002/09/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers346.6302/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers346.6302/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers346.6302/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers209.1502/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers346.6302/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers209.1502/04/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers346.6302/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0002/03/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0002/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0002/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0001/26/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0001/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0001/19/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0001/12/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections68.2001/12/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0001/08/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,993.7501/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections236.5001/05/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections57.2001/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0001/05/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections45.0101/05/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections38.4012/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections194.7012/29/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0012/29/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers340.7512/24/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers340.7512/24/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers207.9812/24/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers207.9812/24/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers340.7512/24/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers340.7512/24/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers340.7512/24/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/22/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections210.9512/22/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0012/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections61.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0012/05/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0012/05/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers175.0811/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0011/01/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections45.0010/20/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0010/20/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections66.0010/13/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections66.0010/06/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections45.0010/06/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0009/25/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections72.0009/22/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections268.0009/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections58.0009/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections120.0008/18/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0007/28/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers165.6807/27/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/21/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0007/14/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0007/11/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections41.0006/30/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections268.0006/23/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections41.0006/23/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0006/05/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections42.0006/02/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections268.0005/26/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections440.0005/12/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections963.0005/12/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0005/12/2013
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12,000.0005/05/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections268.0005/05/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections120.0005/05/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections6.0004/21/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0004/14/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections31.0003/24/2013
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers118.0002/22/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections385.0012/23/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections440.0010/21/2012
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections25.0008/12/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers374.0003/22/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC316.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections275.0010/09/2011
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections6.0008/21/2011
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections6.0008/14/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers35.0008/13/2011
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections8.0005/22/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/27/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena345.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0011/24/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena350.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0010/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/29/2008
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions21.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/29/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/22/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/17/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0005/27/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0005/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0004/10/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0003/27/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/28/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0002/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/25/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0002/11/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0002/07/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0002/04/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0001/31/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0001/24/2008
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC46.0001/03/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0012/20/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0011/29/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC59.0011/05/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC183.0010/04/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC46.0009/24/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC219.0009/03/2007
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC38.0008/09/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC219.0007/30/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC62.0005/21/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0002/19/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/12/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/29/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0001/24/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/17/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/06/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0012/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0009/06/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0009/06/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC184.0009/04/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0009/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions33.0008/30/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions54.0008/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions28.0008/16/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/07/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0004/30/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions460.0004/26/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0010/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0007/25/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0006/29/2005
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions17.0001/26/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/13/2004
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions44.0011/07/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions49.0011/03/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0008/23/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions9.0003/17/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0003/17/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions18.0003/17/2004
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions9.0003/17/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions293.0007/30/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0005/28/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/24/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0006/02/2001