As of May, 2024, a 1971-S Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $3,000.00, 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 $17,250.00 in the 01/07/2004 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, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-693,000.00
MS-68+500.00
MS-68125.00
MS-67+38.00
MS-6724.00
MS-66+20.00
MS-6616.00
MS-65+12.00
MS-6510.00
MS-64+9.00
MS-649.00
MS-63+8.00
MS-638.00
MS-62+6.00
MS-626.00
MS-615.00
MS-604.00

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 State4.003,000.00223.53

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-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 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-S Penny, Dcam (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:
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$8.00
Lowest Sale Price
$403.00
Highest Sale Price
$117.67
Average Sale Price
$95.00
Most Recent Sale Price
54
Number of Sales
$6,354.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7066.00575.00338.33
MS-6911.0017,250.003,335.33
MS-688.00403.00117.67
MS-679.00690.0084.96
MS-667.0015.0011.00
MS-6511.0052.0031.50
PO-136.43755.00283.81

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1971-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-69 having the highest max price $17,250.00.

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, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1971-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.35% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 16.52% / 14.78% 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, DCAM (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.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0004/30/2023
MS-69PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0011/30/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0010/03/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,005.0008/22/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC78.0008/08/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,200.0007/11/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0007/11/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0005/16/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,950.0005/09/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0004/11/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,100.0004/11/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions3,360.0002/03/2019
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/29/2018
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions763.7501/07/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections36.0011/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections7.0011/09/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0006/16/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0006/09/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections56.1006/01/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections907.5004/20/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/06/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/01/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections53.0010/20/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections66.0008/11/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0008/05/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections121.0007/28/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections66.0007/07/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0005/06/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0011/25/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections122.0008/26/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers36.4308/14/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions646.0008/02/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections63.0007/01/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections66.0006/10/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0004/16/2012
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections8.0002/05/2012
MS-68NGCGreat Collections95.0001/15/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections20.0001/01/2012
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections135.0011/13/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections15.0011/06/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions47.0010/14/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0008/29/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions47.0008/29/2011
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC219.0007/07/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/27/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0012/02/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions805.0003/24/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0008/12/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/13/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions66.0005/06/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions75.0004/22/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC23.0003/09/2009
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC28.0002/26/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0002/03/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions127.0002/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions86.0012/24/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/24/2008
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions11.0012/22/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions121.0010/15/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0009/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0009/01/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions104.0009/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/02/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/05/2008
PO-1NGCStack's60.0002/26/2008
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC196.0001/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0007/18/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/01/2007
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/04/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0012/04/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions12.0011/06/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0011/06/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/25/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions27.0010/18/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions33.0008/30/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions11.0007/17/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions23.0006/28/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/07/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions863.0006/05/2006
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions66.0004/30/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0002/26/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions150.0002/19/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions127.0011/23/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions63.0011/02/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/28/2005
MS-69PCGSSuperior Galleries13,800.0009/19/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/01/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/27/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions178.0007/10/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions978.0006/29/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions116.0006/29/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0006/26/2005
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC46.0004/04/2005
PO-1NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities755.0003/08/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions127.0002/28/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/12/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions920.0012/08/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0009/29/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions41.0009/08/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0008/23/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0001/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17,250.0001/07/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/26/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions82.0010/29/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0008/06/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0007/26/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/26/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0006/18/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions374.0001/08/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0012/24/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0011/21/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0007/28/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions63.0008/24/2000

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