As of May, 2024, a 1969-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $8,000.00, 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 $7,475.00 in the 08/11/2010 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: 4,002,832,200
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1969-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+8,000.00
MS-67325.00
MS-66+70.00
MS-6640.00
MS-65+24.00
MS-6520.00
MS-64+10.00
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 State5.008,000.00850.80

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 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.00575.00
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-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-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

$9.00

Lowest Sale Price
$588.00

Highest Sale Price
$44.35

Average Sale Price
$25.00

Most Recent Sale Price
63

Number of Sales
$2,794.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67114.007,475.001,208.49
MS-66+67.00438.90227.38
MS-669.00588.0044.35
MS-65+6.009.006.92
MS-646.00345.00126.71
MS-6344.00264.00154.00
MS-6028.0052.0040.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1969-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $7,475.00.

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-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1969-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 50.86% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 37.93% / 7.76% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1969-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 Auctions180.0004/30/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC270.0008/07/2022
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,490.0007/24/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0004/13/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0004/25/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,803.6011/22/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,043.6008/09/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0008/07/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0006/19/2019
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/22/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0008/19/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0003/27/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/14/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5003/14/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5001/31/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions235.0001/24/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions317.2501/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5012/13/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0009/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5008/09/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-66+PCGSStack's Bowers176.2511/05/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions540.5004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/07/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions646.2512/04/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections438.9011/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections26.0011/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0009/21/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections32.0009/21/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/14/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0009/14/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections27.0006/29/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0006/01/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections27.0005/11/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections27.0004/27/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections27.0004/13/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections17.0003/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/09/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0003/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0002/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0002/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections21.0001/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections6.0001/26/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections6,600.0012/22/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/08/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections204.0011/03/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0010/20/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0010/20/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections26.0010/13/2013
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/28/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections3,520.0007/14/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/07/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections18.0006/30/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0006/16/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0006/02/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0004/28/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections24.0004/07/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0003/31/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections94.0003/31/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections9.0002/24/2013
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers881.0002/22/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections22.0002/03/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections28.0001/20/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers588.0001/01/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0012/23/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0009/02/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections94.0008/12/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections35.0008/12/2012
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections264.0002/05/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0001/20/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/06/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0010/23/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0012/14/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0008/05/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0005/06/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/17/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/10/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC51.0008/25/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/13/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0002/21/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0002/20/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0001/22/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions28.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0012/06/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0009/27/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions10.0009/06/2006
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0009/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0009/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/30/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions48.0008/21/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0008/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/09/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/05/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC66.0004/11/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0011/03/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0010/25/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/06/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0007/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0010/22/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0009/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0009/03/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9.0008/27/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0005/28/2003
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions52.0006/01/2000