As of May, 2024, a 1976 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $4,500.00, 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 $7,931.25 in the 01/08/2014 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: 4,674,292,426
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1976 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-684,500.00
MS-67+325.00
MS-67100.00
MS-66+50.00
MS-6632.00
MS-65+20.00
MS-6514.00
MS-64+9.00
MS-648.00
MS-63+4.00
MS-633.00

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 State3.004,500.00460.45

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 1976 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1976-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.00500.00
1976-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.

1976 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

$27.00

Lowest Sale Price
$546.00

Highest Sale Price
$107.73

Average Sale Price
$204.00

Most Recent Sale Price
51

Number of Sales
$5,494.20

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68720.007,931.253,372.81
MS-67+352.50352.50352.50
MS-6727.00546.00107.73
MS-663.0051.0017.92
MS-65+7.00299.00105.67
MS-6416.5779.0047.79
MS-637.007.007.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1976 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $7,931.25.

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 1976 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1976 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 56.44% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 29.70% / 10.89% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1976 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-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC16.5701/29/2023
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0010/12/2022
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions720.0010/10/2021
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0006/19/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions80.0003/06/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0001/23/2018
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0001/17/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0001/17/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0008/10/2016
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/12/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0006/14/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections101.2009/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions7,931.2501/08/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections11.0012/08/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections27.0010/13/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0009/16/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0009/15/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions68.0006/10/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0005/12/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections12.0003/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections20.0003/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0001/13/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections27.0009/09/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC19.0002/02/2012
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC123.0002/02/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/20/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0001/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0010/09/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0007/25/2011
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC127.0007/04/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0010/04/2010
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena92.0006/17/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0004/01/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/04/2008
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena100.0011/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0010/22/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0010/20/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0010/15/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0010/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0010/08/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/06/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/29/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0009/29/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0009/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0009/22/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0009/03/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0008/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0008/27/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/25/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0008/25/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0008/20/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0008/18/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0008/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0008/11/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0008/07/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0008/04/2008
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC33.0007/21/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/10/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0007/16/2007
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0002/19/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0012/05/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/05/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0011/06/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions11.0010/18/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions53.0005/31/2006
MS-67PCGSSuperior Galleries546.0005/28/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0005/24/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/24/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/19/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/12/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0012/05/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0011/28/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC17.0010/17/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0005/04/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0002/28/2005
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC196.0002/21/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0001/31/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/24/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3.0001/10/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/03/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0012/20/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/20/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/13/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/15/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0011/08/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions7.0011/08/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC299.0011/01/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0010/04/2004
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0009/13/2004
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/26/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/24/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0005/28/2003