1973-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1973-S Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $8.00 and $625.00, 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 $2,232.50 in the 08/10/2016 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: 319,937,634

Mint: San Francisco

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc

Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1973-S Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

Grade	Price($)
MS-67	625.00
MS-66+	150.00
MS-66	65.00
MS-65+	32.00
MS-65	24.00
MS-64+	17.00
MS-64	16.00
MS-63+	10.00
MS-63	8.00

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	8.00	625.00	105.22

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 Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1973 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	6.00	4,600.00
1973-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	3.00	4,500.00
1973-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	4.00	5,250.00
1973-S Penny, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	4.00	20.00

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, 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:

Find On eBay

$9.00

Lowest Sale Price

$748.00

Highest Sale Price

$181.48

Average Sale Price

$55.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$6,170.35

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-67	408.00	2,232.50	1,157.94
MS-66+	74.00	558.00	309.59
MS-66	9.00	748.00	181.48
MS-65+	7.00	27.00	13.60
MS-64	2.00	30.00	7.67
MS-63	5.00	5.00	5.00
MS-62	10.00	10.00	10.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1973-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $2,232.50.

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, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1973-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 51.35% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 24.32% / 21.62% 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, 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.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	55.00	01/29/2023
MS-66+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	74.00	08/07/2019
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	408.00	06/09/2019
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	799.20	07/15/2018
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	46.00	06/17/2018
MS-66+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	94.00	11/28/2017
MS-66+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	176.25	01/24/2017
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,057.50	10/03/2016
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	53.00	09/04/2016
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	43.00	09/04/2016
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,292.50	08/10/2016
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,232.50	08/10/2016
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	84.00	01/31/2016
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	85.00	08/23/2015
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	89.00	07/28/2015
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	152.75	06/14/2015
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	79.00	06/07/2015
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	74.80	09/28/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	7.00	08/24/2014
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	120.00	06/29/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	165.00	06/08/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	11.00	05/25/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	05/18/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	7.00	04/20/2014
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	9.00	04/13/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	8.00	03/23/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	7.00	03/09/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	184.80	01/12/2014
MS-66+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	544.03	01/08/2014
MS-66+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	411.25	01/08/2014
MS-66+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	558.00	12/05/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	103.00	12/01/2013
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	83.00	11/10/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	16.00	06/30/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	259.00	06/05/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	13.00	04/07/2013
MS-62	PCGS	Great Collections	10.00	03/10/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	20.00	02/10/2013
MS-65+	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	09/23/2012
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	9.00	08/21/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	30.00	05/09/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	748.00	09/22/2010
MS-66	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	288.00	06/17/2010
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	374.00	07/31/2009
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	10.00	04/15/2009
MS-65+	NGC	Heritage Auctions	12.00	04/15/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	253.00	04/01/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	219.00	04/01/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	196.00	12/04/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	250.00	11/01/2008
MS-65+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	11.00	09/29/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	207.00	09/24/2008
MS-65+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	12.00	09/24/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	173.00	09/01/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	173.00	09/01/2008
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	62.00	08/25/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	161.00	08/11/2008
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	184.00	11/07/2007
MS-65+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	16.00	02/26/2007
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	202.00	12/04/2006
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2.00	03/06/2006
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2.00	02/27/2006
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2.00	02/20/2006
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	5.00	02/13/2006
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2.00	02/06/2006
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	2.00	01/30/2006
MS-63	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	5.00	01/23/2006
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	489.00	01/09/2006
MS-65+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	9.00	12/19/2005
MS-65+	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	17.00	10/17/2005
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	161.00	07/04/2005
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	9.00	04/04/2005
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	345.00	08/23/2004
MS-65+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	27.00	07/21/2004