As of May, 2024, a 1966 Penny SMS, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $2,750.00, 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 $863.00 in the 10/06/2001 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: 2,261,583
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

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

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

GradePrice($)
MS-692,750.00
MS-68+425.00
MS-68175.00
MS-67+50.00
MS-6725.00
MS-66+20.00
MS-6616.00
MS-65+12.00
MS-6510.00
MS-64+8.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-636.00
MS-62+4.00
MS-624.00
MS-613.00
MS-602.00

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 State2.002,750.00207.29

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, CAM (Special Strike)N/AN/A18.001,250.00

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.

1966 Penny Sms, Rd (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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$460.00

Highest Sale Price
$35.98

Average Sale Price
$30.00

Most Recent Sale Price
85

Number of Sales
$3,057.88

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-69144.00863.00503.50
MS-689.00489.00145.92
MS-677.00460.0035.98
MS-665.00322.0026.46
MS-656.00805.0084.00
MS-649.0010.009.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1966 Penny SMS, RD (Special Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $863.00.

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, RD (Special Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1966 Penny SMS, RD (Special Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.68% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 25.35% / 17.51% 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, RD (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-68NGCHeritage Auctions99.0004/19/2023
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC30.0007/03/2022
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC31.0006/05/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0001/23/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0012/01/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0008/29/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/26/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0004/26/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0004/12/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC42.8803/01/2020
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC20.0005/05/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/19/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0001/09/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions41.0012/26/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/16/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2504/18/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7508/23/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0005/31/2016
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers100.0003/30/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2501/31/2016
MS-67NGCGreat Collections27.0012/14/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.5011/16/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections74.8011/16/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions182.1311/02/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections9.0010/26/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections82.5010/19/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections13.0009/21/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections7.0009/21/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections11.0009/14/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6309/08/2014
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0008/24/2014
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC180.0008/24/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections74.8008/03/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/21/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections14.0007/20/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections74.8007/20/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections14.0006/15/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections7.0005/04/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections103.4004/27/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections82.5004/27/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections82.5003/30/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections84.7003/23/2014
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections16.0003/16/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections90.9603/16/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections11.0003/16/2014
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections14.0012/15/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections14.0012/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections16.0012/01/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections37.0010/13/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections31.0010/06/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections198.0010/06/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections27.0009/08/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/01/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections16.0008/25/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections35.0007/14/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections21.0006/30/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections32.0006/16/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections15.0006/16/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections16.0006/16/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0006/10/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections10.0005/05/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/24/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections21.0002/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/24/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections21.0002/10/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections38.0009/02/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0008/12/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions112.0007/30/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections9.0006/03/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/06/2012
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions20.0003/05/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections37.0002/19/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0002/05/2012
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections32.0002/05/2012
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections10.0001/22/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0001/22/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections32.0001/15/2012
MS-67NGCGreat Collections15.0001/08/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections36.0001/08/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections12.0001/01/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0012/05/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0012/05/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections55.0011/13/2011
MS-67NGCGreat Collections17.0011/06/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/10/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions489.0010/10/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0008/29/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions489.0008/29/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections68.0008/07/2011
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC42.0007/04/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0007/04/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0005/02/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions89.0005/02/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions69.0005/02/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0005/10/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/14/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0010/29/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0009/16/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0006/29/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0006/17/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/15/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0004/15/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/15/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0003/12/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25.0001/21/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0001/19/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/19/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions92.0012/17/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/15/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0012/04/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0011/03/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0010/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/29/2008
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0009/17/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0008/27/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0007/21/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16.0007/07/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0007/03/2008
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC196.0006/19/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0005/29/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0005/14/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/17/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0002/04/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0001/07/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions19.0012/19/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/10/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/22/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0008/30/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0008/20/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0008/15/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/13/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/09/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/30/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions16.0007/16/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0005/16/2007
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC345.0004/09/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0012/06/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/20/2006
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions805.0010/24/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/11/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0009/19/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/19/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions322.0009/19/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/28/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0008/22/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0008/22/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions57.0008/06/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions51.0008/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/12/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/11/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions81.0006/07/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/11/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC368.0012/26/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0012/12/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0012/05/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0010/30/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0010/17/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/18/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions37.0008/07/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/01/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/26/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions25.0001/26/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions50.0001/26/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/19/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/03/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions81.0012/22/2004
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/13/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/13/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/15/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/03/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions15.0010/13/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/06/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0008/23/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/10/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/05/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0005/05/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions32.0004/07/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0003/10/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0002/02/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/21/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/21/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0001/21/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0012/17/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/26/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0006/25/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0005/28/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions101.0005/05/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/03/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0002/26/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0001/22/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions144.0001/08/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0012/03/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0011/25/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0011/25/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/21/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0010/29/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0009/17/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/08/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/08/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/08/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/08/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0005/08/2002
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions12.0004/17/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/13/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0010/06/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions16.0001/18/2001
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions9.0001/04/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0012/14/2000
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions14.0008/24/2000