As of May, 2024, a 1968-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $3,250.00, 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 $2,300.00 in the 11/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Frank Gasparro
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 2,886,269,600
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1968-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+3,250.00
MS-67410.00
MS-66+75.00
MS-6628.00
MS-65+18.00
MS-6514.00
MS-64+12.00
MS-6410.00
MS-63+8.00
MS-636.00

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 State6.003,250.00383.10

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 1968 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1968-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.007,400.00
1968-S Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A2.0029.00
1968 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.002,900.00
1968-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.00500.00
1968-D/D Penny RPM FS-501, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A35.00275.00
1968-S Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0070.00
1968-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.001,650.00
1968-S Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Proof)N/AN/A26.00750.00

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.

1968-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

$8.00

Lowest Sale Price
$138.00

Highest Sale Price
$37.32

Average Sale Price
$11.00

Most Recent Sale Price
53

Number of Sales
$1,978.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6711.002,300.00501.06
MS-668.00138.0037.32
MS-65+3.00161.0046.08
MS-647.0033.0020.00
MS-6322.0022.0022.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1968-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $2,300.00.

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 1968-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1968-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 50.54% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 31.18% / 12.90% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1968-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 Auctions109.0004/30/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions169.0001/11/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC280.0011/06/2022
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC572.0007/24/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions121.0002/02/2022
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC11.0011/14/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions330.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC26.0003/01/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0010/13/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0006/19/2019
MS-67NGCGoldberg Auctioneers288.0001/30/2019
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC275.0011/04/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0011/28/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0011/28/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/21/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions293.7503/21/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/14/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/31/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/03/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0012/27/2016
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers305.5003/30/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions969.3812/04/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections23.0011/23/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections110.0008/17/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections16.0008/10/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections23.0006/29/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections24.0006/22/2014
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections73.7006/08/2014
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections26.0006/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections12.0005/25/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0003/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0012/22/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0011/17/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0011/10/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0011/01/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0010/20/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0010/13/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0010/06/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0009/25/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections94.0009/08/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0008/08/2013
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/07/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0006/02/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/13/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers264.0004/16/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0002/03/2013
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections12.0002/03/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0001/06/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions529.0009/06/2012
MS-67ICGGreat Collections11.0008/12/2012
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections33.0005/27/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections24.0005/27/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections8.0005/13/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/26/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/20/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0001/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections34.0008/07/2011
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0007/04/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0005/02/2011
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0003/31/2011
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0006/17/2010
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions127.0011/30/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/04/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC37.0011/17/2008
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0010/08/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/22/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0008/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0007/30/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0007/25/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0007/23/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0006/14/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions24.0005/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions24.0005/02/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions29.0004/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0003/21/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0003/19/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0003/14/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/09/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0012/05/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0010/03/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0011/17/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/26/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0005/28/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0006/27/2001