As of May, 2024, a 1977-S Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $4.00 and $1,800.00, 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 $7,050.00 in the 07/11/2013 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: 3,251,152
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1977-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-701,800.00
MS-6926.00
MS-68+12.00
MS-688.00
MS-67+7.00
MS-677.00
MS-66+6.00
MS-666.00
MS-65+5.00
MS-655.00
MS-64+5.00
MS-645.00
MS-63+5.00
MS-635.00
MS-62+5.00
MS-625.00
MS-615.00
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 State4.001,800.00106.72

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 1977 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1977 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A3.004,000.00
1977-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.007,000.00

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.

1977-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

$8.75

Lowest Sale Price
$345.00

Highest Sale Price
$52.87

Average Sale Price
$89.00

Most Recent Sale Price
118

Number of Sales
$6,238.76

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7026.007,050.002,181.70
MS-698.75345.0052.87
MS-6810.0066.0025.20
MS-6715.0015.0015.00
MS-647.007.007.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1977-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-64 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $7,050.00.

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 1977-S Penny, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1977-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.67% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 27.21% / 5.44% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1977-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-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/30/2023
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0004/30/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0003/22/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0012/18/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0008/28/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0001/09/2022
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0008/08/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0004/25/2021
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0003/15/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,407.5009/20/2015
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC63.0008/23/2015
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0005/03/2015
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0007/27/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0006/22/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections10.7706/15/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections14.2505/25/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.7505/25/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections20.9905/04/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0005/04/2014
MS-68NONEGreat Collections10.0005/04/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections10.0005/04/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/13/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections30.0001/12/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections26.0012/29/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections20.0012/22/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections77.0012/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections19.0009/15/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections37.0008/25/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections47.0007/14/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0007/11/2013
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0006/02/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections35.0005/19/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/28/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections36.0004/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0002/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections35.0011/11/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0009/02/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0009/02/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/15/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/27/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/06/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0005/06/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/22/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0004/20/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions6,038.0004/18/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/15/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections35.0004/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections50.0002/05/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0001/29/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/27/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0001/27/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0001/08/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0012/11/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/13/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/06/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0009/26/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections34.0009/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0007/17/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/04/2011
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections66.0007/03/2011
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC86.0005/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/02/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/13/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0005/06/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0004/29/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/22/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0002/09/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions64.0001/28/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0009/29/2008
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions23.0009/29/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0004/14/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0003/26/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0002/25/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0001/24/2008
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0008/04/2007
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions127.0005/16/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0006/07/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0009/01/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/27/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0006/22/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/16/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0002/16/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0002/09/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/29/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0012/15/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/15/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0011/24/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0011/24/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0011/17/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0009/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0007/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/26/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0002/04/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0001/21/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0012/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0011/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0011/12/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0011/05/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0010/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0010/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0008/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0008/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/13/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0007/16/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0007/02/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0006/25/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0006/18/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0006/04/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions26.0006/04/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0005/28/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0002/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0001/22/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0001/08/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0011/25/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0011/19/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0009/24/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions102.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0009/10/2002
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/28/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0006/04/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/28/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions40.0001/16/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0001/16/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/26/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions32.0004/26/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions24.0001/18/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions25.0001/04/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0012/07/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions230.0011/18/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0008/24/2000