As of May, 2024, a 1973-S Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $5,250.00, 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 $12,075.00 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: 2,760,339
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1973-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-705,250.00
MS-6932.00
MS-68+17.00
MS-6812.00
MS-67+11.00
MS-6711.00
MS-66+10.00
MS-6610.00
MS-65+8.00
MS-658.00
MS-64+7.00
MS-647.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-636.00
MS-62+5.00
MS-625.00
MS-614.00
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 State4.005,250.00300.72

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 1973 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1973 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.004,600.00
1973-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.00625.00
1973-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.004,500.00
1973-S Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.0020.00

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.

1973-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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$16.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,128.00

Highest Sale Price
$151.85

Average Sale Price
$71.25

Most Recent Sale Price
95

Number of Sales
$14,425.85

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-702,070.0012,075.006,195.75
MS-6916.002,128.00151.85
MS-6818.0065.0036.25
MS-677.008.007.50
MS-666.0018.008.33
MS-656.007.006.50
PO-110.0010.0010.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1973-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $12,075.00.

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 1973-S Penny, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1973-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.73% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 23.73% / 2.54% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1973-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-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC71.2505/09/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0004/11/2021
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0001/23/2018
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/05/2017
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/21/2015
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0006/14/2015
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections63.8012/07/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0011/16/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections31.0005/25/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections86.9005/04/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections82.5002/16/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections106.7002/09/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections82.5001/19/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections30.0001/05/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections84.7012/29/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections82.5012/22/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections121.0012/15/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0009/01/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections18.0008/25/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0008/11/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0008/05/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/28/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0007/21/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections6.0007/21/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/21/2013
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/14/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0007/14/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/14/2013
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0005/06/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections62.0003/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections66.0002/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections32.0001/20/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections66.0004/15/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections97.0004/01/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0001/27/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections66.0012/11/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections76.0010/23/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions30.0010/14/2011
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/05/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions53.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0007/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0007/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/20/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0005/31/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0005/17/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0005/10/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions69.0003/22/2010
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0009/02/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0008/05/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/13/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0003/18/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/19/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0010/08/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0010/06/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0008/20/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0008/11/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0004/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/11/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC156.0001/24/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions151.0001/14/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/20/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0011/29/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0009/19/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0009/13/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/22/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/16/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0003/15/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/08/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0010/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0007/31/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0007/27/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/29/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0006/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0006/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions179.0009/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions167.0008/23/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0007/20/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions17.0007/07/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/25/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0002/25/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions12,075.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0012/17/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0012/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0012/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0012/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions190.0011/05/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0010/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0009/17/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0009/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0008/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0007/30/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/26/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions55.0006/25/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/28/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions67.0005/05/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0002/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0001/22/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0001/08/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0011/21/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions16.0011/05/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions18.0011/05/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0009/17/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions21.0004/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions32.0012/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0008/24/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/29/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0003/22/2000