As of May, 2024, a 1971 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $11.00 and $4,600.00, 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 $4,406.25 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: 1,919,490,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1971 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+4,600.00
MS-67200.00
MS-66+50.00
MS-6640.00
MS-65+27.00
MS-6522.00
MS-64+15.00
MS-6414.00
MS-63+12.00
MS-6311.00

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 State11.004,600.00499.10

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 1971 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1971 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)5.00120.00135.00750.00
1971-S Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A2.0032.00
1971-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Proof)N/AN/A100.001,250.00
1971 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.00750.00
1971-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.001,750.00
1971 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A185.005,750.00
1971-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.00275.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-103 Type 3, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A475.00725.00
1971-S Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.00110.00
1971-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.003,000.00
1971-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A350.002,600.00
1971-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,150.002,600.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-103 Type 3 (033.1), RD (Proof)N/AN/A160.00775.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-101 (032), RD (Proof)N/AN/A40.001,300.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.003,000.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-101 (032), DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A75.004,750.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-102, RD (Proof)N/AN/A350.002,450.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-102 (033), CAM (Proof)N/AN/A400.005,500.00
1971 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)55.00135.00155.00750.00
1971 Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A170.00875.00
1971 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A200.006,000.00

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.

1971 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$73.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,600.00
Highest Sale Price
$426.46
Average Sale Price
$134.00
Most Recent Sale Price
48
Number of Sales
$20,470.22
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+4,406.254,406.254,406.25
MS-6773.003,600.00426.46
MS-66+60.5084.0068.50
MS-668.00121.0028.29
MS-65+6.0049.0016.20
MS-646.0081.0027.40
MS-6346.0046.0046.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1971 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 $4,406.25.

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 1971 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1971 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.31% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 23.47% / 7.14% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1971 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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions134.0004/30/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions73.0004/30/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions89.0003/08/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions91.0012/14/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions100.0011/23/2022
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers180.0003/10/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers144.0012/21/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0010/25/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/07/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/19/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0002/03/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions104.0009/12/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/22/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/09/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/28/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions99.0009/05/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2503/14/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/31/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions124.0001/24/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions114.0009/20/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0008/30/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions165.6807/05/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0006/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7505/31/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0005/24/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7504/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7504/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8804/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7503/29/2016
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0003/29/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0003/22/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5001/31/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/24/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions129.2501/18/2015
MS-66NGCGreat Collections23.0011/30/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections60.5011/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0010/19/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/19/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections23.0009/14/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions217.3809/01/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections268.4006/29/2014
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2506/04/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections18.0005/11/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections55.0005/11/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions381.8804/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/02/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections13.0003/02/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/03/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections16.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0010/13/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0007/21/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0007/07/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections17.0007/07/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/14/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections23.0009/09/2012
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections6.0008/12/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0006/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/19/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0002/12/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0002/05/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/30/2011
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/13/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13.0004/22/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0002/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/04/2008
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena546.0011/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0009/24/2008
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC23.0009/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0008/13/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0008/04/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0010/03/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/26/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0012/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions54.0010/11/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/05/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0011/02/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/02/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/27/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0006/06/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/21/2004
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/28/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0012/17/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0010/29/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0010/01/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0005/28/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0010/06/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions16.0009/07/2000

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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