As of May, 2024, a 1974-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $6,000.00, 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 $518.00 in the 02/23/2005 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: 4,235,098,000
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1974-D Penny, 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-686,000.00
MS-67+325.00
MS-67125.00
MS-66+57.00
MS-6626.00
MS-65+18.00
MS-6515.00
MS-64+9.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-635.00

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 State5.006,000.00599.45

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 1974 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1974-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.00550.00
1974 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.006,500.00
1974-S Penny, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2.0025.00
1974-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.0010,000.00

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.

1974-D 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$42.00

Lowest Sale Price
$518.00

Highest Sale Price
$127.09

Average Sale Price
$69.00

Most Recent Sale Price
56

Number of Sales
$7,117.01

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+477.05477.05477.05
MS-6742.00518.00127.09
MS-66+44.0044.0044.00
MS-663.0083.0016.63
MS-65+7.0043.0014.13
MS-648.0035.0021.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1974-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $518.00.

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 1974-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1974-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.88% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 23.85% / 17.43% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1974-D 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.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/30/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0001/29/2023
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0007/24/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0008/07/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/19/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0009/12/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0007/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0007/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0001/31/2017
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions477.0509/04/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers129.2503/30/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/31/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/14/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7506/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8806/07/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8801/18/2015
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections17.0012/07/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections13.0007/06/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections44.0006/22/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections17.0006/15/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0006/01/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections7.0005/25/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0005/25/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections17.0004/27/2014
MS-66+PCGSGreat Collections44.0004/13/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections170.5004/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections25.0003/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0003/23/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections165.0003/16/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections8.0002/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0012/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0012/01/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections83.0011/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections14.0009/15/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections165.0009/01/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions206.0007/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0006/16/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions170.0006/10/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/14/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections11.0010/14/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0009/09/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0002/02/2012
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC104.0009/05/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0010/04/2010
MS-66ANACSDavid Lawrence RC13.0005/10/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/26/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0004/22/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC196.0004/09/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0004/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/01/2009
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0012/18/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0012/04/2008
MS-67ICGHeritage Auctions49.0011/24/2008
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena85.0011/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0010/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions286.0010/06/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/29/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0009/29/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0009/29/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/22/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0008/27/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0008/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/11/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0006/25/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/19/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0002/19/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0012/04/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0012/04/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0008/28/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions48.0006/05/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0006/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/03/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/19/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0009/18/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0007/27/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0007/04/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0005/01/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/23/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/24/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/10/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/03/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0012/20/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0012/13/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/17/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/15/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/08/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0010/20/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0008/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0008/23/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0008/23/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0007/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/26/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0005/26/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0003/10/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0002/02/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0008/06/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/02/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/25/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/28/2003