As of May, 2024, a 1980-S Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $1,500.00, 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 $3,680.00 in the 01/08/2003 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: 3,554,806
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1980-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-701,500.00
MS-6915.00
MS-68+9.00
MS-688.00
MS-67+4.00
MS-674.00
MS-66+3.00
MS-663.00
MS-65+3.00
MS-653.00
MS-64+3.00
MS-643.00

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 State3.001,500.00129.83

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 1980 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1980 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.008,000.00
1980 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.002,600.00
1980-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.001,750.00

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.

1980-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

$6.00

Lowest Sale Price
$451.00

Highest Sale Price
$30.78

Average Sale Price
$19.00

Most Recent Sale Price
126

Number of Sales
$3,877.99

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7021.003,680.001,143.35
MS-696.00451.0030.78
MS-687.0015.0010.80
MS-676.0014.009.20
MS-6510.0035.0022.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1980-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 $3,680.00.

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 1980-S Penny, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1980-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.31% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 21.30% / 14.20% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1980-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-70PCGSStack's Bowers360.0004/12/2023
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers2,040.0004/15/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0001/26/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/07/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0006/09/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/03/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0001/14/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0012/14/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/04/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/27/2016
MS-69NGCGreat Collections19.0011/30/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections11.0010/26/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections11.0010/19/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections11.0008/17/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0008/10/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections11.0008/03/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0007/20/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections19.0007/06/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections10.0007/06/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections15.9906/15/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0005/25/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections6.0005/25/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections6.0005/25/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections7.0005/04/2014
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections7.0005/04/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0005/04/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0004/13/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections20.0012/22/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections77.0012/08/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections77.0012/01/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections20.0012/01/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections15.0012/01/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections20.0011/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0007/14/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/14/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections26.0009/23/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0008/26/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0007/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections16.0007/08/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0005/13/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/04/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections451.0004/22/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/16/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/09/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/02/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0003/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0003/19/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0002/27/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0002/17/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0012/11/2011
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0010/31/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0010/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0010/07/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections54.0010/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0008/29/2011
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC76.0008/04/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections990.0007/17/2011
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions94.0009/30/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0008/12/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/20/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/13/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0005/06/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0004/29/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0004/29/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/22/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0002/01/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0001/21/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0001/14/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0012/22/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0012/22/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0012/17/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0012/01/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0011/27/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/27/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0007/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0007/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0006/23/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0004/28/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0003/26/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions31.0001/30/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0001/03/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0012/13/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/03/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0008/30/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0008/27/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0008/23/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0007/30/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0007/23/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0006/18/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0005/07/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/23/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/18/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/13/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/09/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0009/20/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/18/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0006/21/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0005/29/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0002/06/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0001/23/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0010/02/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0009/12/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0009/01/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/29/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/27/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0007/20/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/18/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/29/2005
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0002/28/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0002/16/2005
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions29.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/17/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0012/22/2004
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6.0012/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0010/31/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions11.0009/22/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions74.0009/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0005/10/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0003/31/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0001/21/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0001/07/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions59.0012/24/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions37.0011/05/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/20/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/26/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0007/02/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0006/25/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/18/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/11/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions34.0006/04/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions90.0005/05/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,565.0003/20/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0001/22/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/08/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0011/21/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/19/2002
MS-68ANACSHeritage Auctions7.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0009/10/2002
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,524.0007/28/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions14.0006/18/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions12.0006/04/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions81.0004/28/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0004/03/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions36.0001/30/2002
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0012/26/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions42.0011/21/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions52.0011/21/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0007/18/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions51.0005/16/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions29.0004/26/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions17.0012/14/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions10.0011/30/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions13.0008/24/2000
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0006/08/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0004/12/2000