1971-S Penny, CAM (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1971-S Penny, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $110.00, 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 $1,438.00 in the 01/31/2004 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: 3,220,733

Mint: San Francisco

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1971-S Penny, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

Grade	Price($)
MS-69	110.00
MS-68+	36.00
MS-68	22.00
MS-67+	18.00
MS-67	17.00
MS-66+	15.00
MS-66	15.00
MS-65+	10.00
MS-65	9.00
MS-64+	8.00
MS-64	8.00
MS-63+	7.00
MS-63	7.00
MS-62+	5.00
MS-62	5.00
MS-61	4.00
MS-60	3.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	3.00	110.00	17.59

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 Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1971 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)	5.00	120.00	135.00	750.00
1971-S Penny, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	2.00	32.00
1971-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	100.00	1,250.00
1971 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	11.00	4,600.00
1971 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	150.00	750.00
1971-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	10.00	1,750.00
1971 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	185.00	5,750.00
1971-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	6.00	275.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-103 Type 3, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	475.00	725.00
1971-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	4.00	3,000.00
1971-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	350.00	2,600.00
1971-S Penny Doubled Die Obverse, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	1,150.00	2,600.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-103 Type 3 (033.1), RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	160.00	775.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-101 (032), RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	40.00	1,300.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	50.00	3,000.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-101 (032), DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	75.00	4,750.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-102, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	350.00	2,450.00
1971-S Penny DDO FS-102 (033), CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	400.00	5,500.00
1971 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)	55.00	135.00	155.00	750.00
1971 Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	170.00	875.00
1971 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	200.00	6,000.00

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-S Penny, Cam (Proof) – 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:

Find On eBay

$9.00

Lowest Sale Price

$891.00

Highest Sale Price

$80.42

Average Sale Price

$41.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$1,608.48

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-70	27.00	52.00	39.50
MS-69	40.00	316.00	137.14
MS-68	9.00	891.00	80.42
MS-67	6.00	1,438.00	136.33
MS-66	6.00	473.00	162.00
MS-64	11.00	11.00	11.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1971-S Penny, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $1,438.00.

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-S Penny, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1971-S Penny, CAM (Proof) coin. Great Collections dominates with 47.27% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 43.64% / 9.09% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1971-S Penny, CAM (Proof) 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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	120.00	04/02/2023
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	89.00	11/24/2021
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	110.00	10/03/2021
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	90.00	08/08/2021
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	205.00	05/16/2021
MS-69	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	197.00	05/09/2021
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	117.60	10/30/2019
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	33.00	04/04/2017
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	6.00	11/16/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	41.00	07/27/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	25.00	07/06/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	26.79	07/06/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	9.00	06/15/2014
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	106.70	06/08/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	14.69	05/25/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	7.00	05/25/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	35.00	05/04/2014
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	165.00	04/20/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	6.00	01/26/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	45.00	01/12/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	20.00	12/22/2013
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	83.00	12/15/2013
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	20.00	11/03/2013
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	110.00	04/07/2013
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	03/31/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	473.00	03/31/2013
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	138.00	09/02/2012
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	09/02/2012
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	09/02/2012
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	138.00	04/15/2012
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	87.00	04/15/2012
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	198.00	02/05/2012
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	12/18/2011
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	35.00	12/11/2011
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	16.00	08/12/2009
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	104.00	07/08/2009
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	11.00	07/07/2008
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	29.00	07/02/2008
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	21.00	04/30/2008
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	11.00	12/13/2006
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	11.00	10/04/2006
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	21.00	06/21/2006
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	45.00	06/07/2006
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	35.00	04/13/2005
MS-67	NONE	Heritage Auctions	1,438.00	01/31/2004
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	316.00	01/31/2004
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	12.00	06/25/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	10.00	05/28/2003
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	31.00	01/22/2003
MS-68	NGC	Heritage Auctions	891.00	01/08/2003
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	19.00	12/24/2002
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	41.00	10/29/2002
MS-70	ICG	Heritage Auctions	27.00	10/29/2002
MS-70	ICG	Heritage Auctions	52.00	04/17/2002
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	40.00	11/23/2000