As of May, 2024, a 1972 Penny DDO FS-101, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $375.00 and $23,750.00, 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 $12,925.00 in the 10/08/2014 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: 2,933,255,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1972 Penny Ddo Fs-101, 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-6823,750.00
MS-67+9,150.00
MS-673,250.00
MS-66+1,750.00
MS-661,350.00
MS-65+900.00
MS-65850.00
MS-64+700.00
MS-64650.00
MS-63+565.00
MS-63510.00
MS-62+425.00
MS-62410.00
MS-61375.00

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 State375.0023,750.003,188.21

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 1972 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1972 Penny DDO FS-102, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A36.00725.00
1972 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.003,500.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-105, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.00465.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-103 (033.53), BN (Regular Strike)12.0015.0017.0042.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-106 (033.56), BN (Regular Strike)3.0017.0020.00175.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-109, BN (Regular Strike)5.007.0010.0025.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-103 (033.53), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A18.0065.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-106 (033.56), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A26.00110.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A25.001,200.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)28.00265.00270.00775.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-106, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A52.00600.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-109, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.00725.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.00825.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-107 (033.57), BN (Regular Strike)5.0013.0020.0070.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-104, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A760.002,100.00
1972-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.002,850.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-102, BN (Regular Strike)2.0024.0025.0060.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-107, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A26.00560.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-104, RD (Regular Strike)1.001.00925.005,750.00
1972-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.00185.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-108, BN (Regular Strike)22.0028.0030.0065.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-108, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A35.00100.00
1972 Penny DDO FS-108, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A36.00250.00
1972-S Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.0050.00
1972-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.00325.00
1972-S Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Proof)N/AN/A275.001,600.00

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.

1972 Penny Ddo Fs-101, 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

$690.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,405.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,439.12

Average Sale Price
$1,200.00

Most Recent Sale Price
12

Number of Sales
$17,269.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67168.0012,925.004,489.83
MS-66+960.00960.00960.00
MS-66690.005,405.001,439.12
MS-65+505.25940.00722.63
MS-65408.00660.00558.84
MS-64288.00506.43393.19
AU-50216.00216.00216.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1972 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $12,925.00.

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 1972 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1972 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 54.35% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Kagin's with 43.48% / 2.17% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1972 Penny DDO FS-101, 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-64NGCStack's Bowers456.0007/26/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers660.0009/21/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers456.0006/29/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,200.0004/26/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0002/27/2022
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions504.0012/01/2021
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0011/30/2021
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers504.0010/27/2021
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers780.0005/25/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0004/28/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0003/31/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,960.0011/22/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers690.0010/14/2020
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers408.0006/10/2020
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions360.0009/25/2019
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers288.0008/20/2019
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers312.0008/20/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions216.0006/26/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions576.0006/26/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0012/14/2018
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers288.0010/30/2018
MS-65NGCKagin's600.0009/24/2018
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,980.0008/22/2018
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/17/2018
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions168.0011/07/2017
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers564.0008/09/2016
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers305.5008/09/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0008/16/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5008/16/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/07/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,170.0006/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5006/07/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers505.2503/27/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0003/01/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5012/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/04/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12,925.0010/08/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2509/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/10/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/04/2014
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers940.0011/08/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers506.4311/08/2013
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers793.1307/27/2013
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers528.7506/29/2012