As of May, 2024, a 1978-S Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $3,500.00, 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 $4,313.00 in the 06/26/2008 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: 3,127,781
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1978-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-703,500.00
MS-6914.00
MS-68+10.00
MS-689.00
MS-67+8.00
MS-678.00
MS-66+8.00
MS-668.00
MS-65+7.00
MS-657.00
MS-64+6.00
MS-646.00
MS-63+5.00
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 State5.003,500.00257.21

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 1978 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1978-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A10.001,700.00
1978 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.007,750.00

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.

1978-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$6.00
Lowest Sale Price
$374.00
Highest Sale Price
$69.20
Average Sale Price
$9.00
Most Recent Sale Price
85
Number of Sales
$5,882.00
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7042.004,313.002,025.24
MS-696.00374.0069.20
MS-686.0020.0010.67
MS-674.0010.008.20
MS-6610.0036.0023.00
MS-656.0010.008.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1978-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-65 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $4,313.00.

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 1978-S Penny, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1978-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.80% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 18.40% / 6.40% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1978-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 Auctions1,440.0009/17/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0008/20/2023
MS-70NGCStack's Bowers900.0007/26/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0004/30/2023
MS-70NGCStack's Bowers960.0004/12/2023
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,720.0009/20/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0008/09/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0004/26/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/12/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0009/09/2018
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0005/25/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections7.0005/25/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0005/04/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections8.0005/04/2014
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections8.0004/27/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/27/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/13/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0003/16/2014
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections20.0003/09/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/29/2013
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections10.0008/11/2013
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections10.0007/14/2013
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0006/02/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0004/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0003/31/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0003/24/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections15.0002/17/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections16.0002/10/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections6.0010/28/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0004/22/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0004/01/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0008/29/2011
MS-66NGCGreat Collections36.0008/07/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections6.0007/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0007/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0002/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0005/13/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0005/06/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0005/06/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0004/29/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions11.0010/01/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC52.0008/11/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0007/07/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0006/26/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0003/24/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0003/19/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0001/09/2008
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena2,875.0008/04/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0010/09/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/07/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0005/29/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0004/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0003/08/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/27/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0006/22/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/22/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0002/16/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/16/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0002/09/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0001/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0001/12/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/05/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/29/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0012/29/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions316.0012/22/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4.0012/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/15/2004
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/24/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/17/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0011/17/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/10/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9.0011/01/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions76.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0008/23/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0005/26/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0003/25/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0003/25/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0003/25/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/21/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions76.0001/07/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/07/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0008/20/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0008/13/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0007/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0006/18/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions9.0006/11/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0006/04/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0006/04/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0001/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0001/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0001/13/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/08/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0011/25/2002
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/21/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0011/19/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0011/19/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0009/10/2002
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,553.0007/28/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0006/11/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0006/04/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0006/04/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0004/03/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/16/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0008/29/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions61.0004/26/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions24.0001/18/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions16.0001/04/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions17.0012/14/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0011/30/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0011/02/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/26/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/24/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions9.0006/07/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/22/2000

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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