As of May, 2024, a 1971-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $6.00 and $275.00, 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 $1,380.00 in the 05/01/2007 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: 2,911,045,600
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1971-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-67275.00
MS-66+55.00
MS-6635.00
MS-65+25.00
MS-6522.00
MS-64+16.00
MS-6415.00
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 State6.00275.0050.78

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, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A11.004,600.00
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-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-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

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$210.00

Highest Sale Price
$35.33

Average Sale Price
$19.00

Most Recent Sale Price
56

Number of Sales
$1,978.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6737.001,380.00523.23
MS-66+41.0041.0041.00
MS-667.00210.0035.33
MS-65+7.00184.0055.80
MS-646.0017.5511.18

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1971-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $1,380.00.

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 1971-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1971-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.71% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 18.82% / 14.12% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1971-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-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC19.0012/18/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC18.7512/11/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0004/17/2022
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions240.0010/06/2021
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0010/18/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/07/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0006/19/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0008/26/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2501/31/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0009/25/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5009/07/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0008/10/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5002/04/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,186.7509/20/2015
MS-66NGCGreat Collections23.0011/30/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections6.0010/19/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections30.0005/04/2014
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections17.5504/13/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/06/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections26.0012/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0011/17/2013
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections10.0011/03/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0006/16/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections8.0006/09/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections33.0005/26/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0005/06/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0005/06/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/29/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0004/29/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/22/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/22/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/08/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0004/08/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/01/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0003/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0003/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/18/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0003/18/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0003/11/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18.0003/11/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19.0003/04/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16.0003/04/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17.0002/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions20.0002/25/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0009/23/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections10.0009/09/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC59.0002/02/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0001/20/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections40.0010/09/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections7.0008/21/2011
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections46.0008/07/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0005/09/2011
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC52.0005/05/2011
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena863.0006/17/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0005/06/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC109.0003/02/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena210.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0002/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0009/22/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC99.0008/25/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0008/13/2008
MS-67ICGDavid Lawrence RC37.0012/27/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0005/01/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions115.0012/04/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0012/04/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/16/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0005/09/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0005/02/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0012/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0009/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0005/28/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0003/03/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0008/06/2002