As of May, 2024, a 1965 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $6,500.00, 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 $7,637.50 in the 01/08/2014 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: 1,497,224,900
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1965 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-686,500.00
MS-67+4,000.00
MS-67425.00
MS-66+70.00
MS-6632.00
MS-65+26.00
MS-6522.00
MS-64+12.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-635.00

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 State5.006,500.001,009.64

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 1965 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1965 Penny SMS, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A2.001,100.00
1965 Penny SMS, CAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A40.002,600.00
1965 Penny SMS, DCAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A50.001,250.00

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.

1965 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

$11.00

Lowest Sale Price
$299.00

Highest Sale Price
$42.42

Average Sale Price
$40.00

Most Recent Sale Price
78

Number of Sales
$3,309.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6711.007,637.50497.53
MS-66+21.0099.0044.29
MS-6611.00299.0042.42
MS-65+6.0012.007.60
MS-6510.0010.0010.00
PO-1550.00550.00550.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1965 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 $7,637.50.

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 1965 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1965 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.55% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 28.06% / 10.79% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1965 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 Auctions149.0004/30/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers40.0012/13/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0004/12/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0003/01/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions324.0008/07/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions266.4006/19/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0004/18/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/14/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0003/14/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/31/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/13/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/06/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0012/06/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0011/29/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0011/29/2016
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0009/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/31/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0004/05/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/18/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions217.3812/07/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections19.0012/07/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5011/06/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections99.0010/26/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections19.0010/12/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections12.0009/28/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0009/21/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections159.5007/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections275.0006/29/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections11.0006/15/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0004/20/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections225.5003/30/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections1,430.0002/16/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5001/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections32.0001/05/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0012/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections29.0012/29/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0012/22/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0012/22/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0012/15/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0012/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0011/17/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections171.0011/17/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/27/2013
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0007/07/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0005/26/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions194.0004/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0003/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0003/10/2013
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers294.0002/22/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections22.0002/03/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0001/27/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0001/06/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/28/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections31.0010/07/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0009/16/2012
MS-67ICGGreat Collections11.0009/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections32.0007/29/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0005/27/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0005/27/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections50.0005/27/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0004/18/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/18/2012
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,415.0003/01/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0001/23/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0001/23/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0001/20/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0001/20/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0001/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/06/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0004/27/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions207.0004/27/2011
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,013.0006/17/2010
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions161.0011/30/2009
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions161.0011/23/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions69.0007/31/2009
PO-1PCGSStack's550.0007/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0005/13/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0004/22/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/01/2009
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions35.0001/21/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC52.0011/13/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC21.0011/06/2008
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0010/27/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC26.0010/20/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0008/25/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0008/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0004/09/2008
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions14.0001/30/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions39.0010/29/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0010/10/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0009/27/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0009/19/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0009/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0009/19/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions38.0009/17/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0008/30/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions21.0008/29/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions18.0008/27/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions18.0008/20/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0008/13/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0008/09/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions35.0008/01/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0007/18/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0007/18/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions33.0007/16/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions11.0007/11/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/11/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions60.0007/09/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions60.0007/04/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0006/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0006/05/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions24.0005/30/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions75.0005/28/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0005/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions84.0005/14/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions29.0005/09/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions98.0004/25/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions48.0004/23/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/09/2007
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions65.0002/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/04/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0010/23/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0005/29/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions128.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/28/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/17/2002