As of May, 2024, a 1966 Penny SMS, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $18.00 and $1,250.00, 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 $2,585.00 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: 2,261,583
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

1966 Penny Sms, Cam (Special Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-671,250.00
MS-66+425.00
MS-66225.00
MS-65+175.00
MS-65160.00
MS-64+135.00
MS-64125.00
MS-63+100.00
MS-6385.00
MS-62+40.00
MS-6230.00
MS-6120.00
MS-6018.00

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 State18.001,250.00214.46

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 1966 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1966 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.002.00
1966 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.008,500.00
1966 Penny SMS, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A2.002,750.00

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.

1966 Penny Sms, Cam (Special 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

$47.00

Lowest Sale Price
$529.00

Highest Sale Price
$221.99

Average Sale Price
$216.00

Most Recent Sale Price
31

Number of Sales
$6,881.63

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-681,150.001,150.001,150.00
MS-67223.252,585.00851.21
MS-6647.00529.00221.99
MS-6575.00357.00141.45
FR-2120.00120.00120.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1966 Penny SMS, CAM (Special Strike) coin across various grades from FR-2 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $2,585.00.

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 1966 Penny SMS, CAM (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1966 Penny SMS, CAM (Special Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 89.23% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 3.08% / 3.08% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1966 Penny SMS, CAM (Special 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-66NGCHeritage Auctions216.0005/24/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/11/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0012/21/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions103.0011/30/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0011/09/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions432.0011/09/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions456.0011/02/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0010/21/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0007/17/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers110.0005/29/2019
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC430.0002/10/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,170.0009/09/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0001/23/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions188.0004/11/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/21/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0012/27/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.2507/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5001/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0007/28/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions399.5005/24/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions235.0001/18/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/08/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions223.2509/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8806/04/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections907.5005/04/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections908.0001/01/2012
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0005/23/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/28/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions86.0002/09/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions92.0012/22/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions374.0010/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2008
FR-2PCGSStack's120.0002/26/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0011/29/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0011/22/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions115.0011/14/2007
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0008/04/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/15/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0012/20/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/05/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0010/24/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions403.0008/22/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0008/22/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions86.0005/17/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions121.0002/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/09/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions403.0012/13/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions75.0011/23/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions184.0011/09/2005
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions115.0009/28/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions575.0008/07/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/17/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions155.0010/13/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions86.0009/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions201.0009/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/18/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions279.0008/18/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0007/20/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions169.0006/23/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0006/03/2004
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0001/13/2003