As of May, 2024, a 1969 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $575.00, 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 $5,750.00 in the 06/17/2010 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: 1,136,910,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1969 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-67575.00
MS-66+185.00
MS-6644.00
MS-65+26.00
MS-6520.00
MS-64+14.00
MS-6412.00
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 State6.00575.0098.89

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 1969 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1969-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1.008.00
1969-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)13,000.0025,000.0028,500.0041,000.00
1969-S Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A2.0028.00
1969-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.0010,000.00
1969-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30,000.0060,000.00
1969-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A31,500.00605,000.00
1969-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2.002.00
1969-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.008,000.00
1969-S Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0060.00
1969-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.00625.00

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.

1969 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
$174.00

Highest Sale Price
$44.48

Average Sale Price
$25.00

Most Recent Sale Price
64

Number of Sales
$2,847.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67184.005,750.001,174.57
MS-66+264.00264.00264.00
MS-669.00174.0044.48
MS-65+6.0010.007.75
MS-6511.0111.0111.01
MS-646.00403.00126.75
MS-63633.00633.00633.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1969 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 $5,750.00.

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 1969 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1969 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.83% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 24.47% / 8.51% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1969 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-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC11.0101/29/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0001/29/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions288.0002/02/2022
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0008/29/2021
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0009/13/2020
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0003/08/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0006/19/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions228.0004/03/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0008/28/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/04/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions258.5005/19/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/18/2015
MS-66NGCGreat Collections37.0008/03/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0005/04/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections40.0004/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0003/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/02/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections43.0003/02/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.2502/27/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0012/22/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections1,980.0012/15/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0012/08/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections37.0011/10/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0011/03/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions382.0011/01/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0010/13/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections2,035.0009/29/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0009/15/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections9.0004/28/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0004/28/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0003/18/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0003/11/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0003/11/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0003/04/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0003/04/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections29.0003/03/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections37.0002/24/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions470.0002/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions59.0001/07/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0012/23/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections45.0012/23/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0006/17/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections43.0006/17/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0001/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0010/04/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/04/2010
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena5,750.0006/17/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0012/14/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0012/14/2009
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena184.0009/22/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/05/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena90.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/03/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0008/27/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0008/25/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0008/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0004/16/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0002/19/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0012/11/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0012/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0012/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions59.0011/15/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions54.0010/16/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0009/13/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0008/28/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/02/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0003/29/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0002/22/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0002/12/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions25.0002/08/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions27.0002/05/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0002/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions23.0001/29/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions31.0001/25/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0001/22/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions23.0001/18/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0001/09/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0001/08/2006
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC518.0002/14/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/06/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/21/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0005/28/2003