As of May, 2024, a 1976-D Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $10.00 and $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 $998.75 in the 02/04/2016 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: 4,221,592,455
Mint: Denver
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1976-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-67500.00
MS-66+90.00
MS-6655.00
MS-65+35.00
MS-6528.00
MS-64+18.00
MS-6417.00
MS-63+12.00
MS-6310.00

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 State10.00500.0085.00

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 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.004,500.00
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-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

$12.00

Lowest Sale Price
$98.00

Highest Sale Price
$43.17

Average Sale Price
$48.00

Most Recent Sale Price
29

Number of Sales
$1,252.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67384.00998.75715.19
MS-6612.0098.0043.17
MS-65+6.0034.0015.67
MS-646.006.006.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1976-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 $998.75.

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-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1976-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 45.95% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 40.54% / 10.81% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1976-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 Auctions384.0006/19/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0008/19/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7502/04/2016
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/23/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections44.0003/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0002/23/2014
MS-64NONEGreat Collections6.0002/02/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0012/22/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0011/17/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections30.0011/10/2013
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0011/03/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections38.0010/13/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections12.0009/15/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/28/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections38.0003/24/2013
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections64.0010/14/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections40.0008/12/2012
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections6.0004/29/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections35.0002/26/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0005/13/2009
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC54.0004/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0004/01/2009
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena949.0003/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0009/29/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0009/24/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0009/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/13/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/30/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/06/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0010/02/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0001/09/2006
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0011/14/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0007/21/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0007/30/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0005/28/2003