As of May, 2024, a 1983 Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $5,000.00, 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 $1,840.00 in the 09/01/2008 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: 2.50 grams
Mintage: 7,752,355,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper-plated Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1983 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-68+5,000.00
MS-68625.00
MS-67+135.00
MS-6770.00
MS-66+34.00
MS-6626.00
MS-65+16.00
MS-6514.00
MS-64+10.00
MS-649.00
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 State5.005,000.00495.75

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 1983 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1983 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.006.00
1983 Penny Doubled Die Reverse, BN (Regular Strike)15.0060.0065.00375.00
1983-S Penny, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A1.00650.00
1983 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0010.00
1983 Penny Doubled Die Reverse, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A85.00675.00
1983 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A45.00575.00
1983 Penny Doubled Die Reverse, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.0018,500.00
1983-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.001,200.00
1983 Penny DDO FS-102, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A65.001,750.00
1983 Penny DDR FS-801, BN (Regular Strike)21.0080.0090.00260.00
1983 Penny DDR FS-801, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.00725.00
1983 Penny DDR FS-801, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A145.0012,000.00
1983 Penny DDO FS-103, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A55.00800.00

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.

1983 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

$15.00

Lowest Sale Price
$633.00

Highest Sale Price
$82.20

Average Sale Price
$45.00

Most Recent Sale Price
25

Number of Sales
$2,055.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-68205.631,840.00653.77
MS-6715.00633.0082.20
MS-666.0038.0019.87
MS-65+6.00184.0066.10
MS-646.00121.0066.83
MS-6317.0047.0027.33
MS-6127.0027.0027.00
MS-6018.0098.0052.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1983 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $1,840.00.

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 1983 Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1983 Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.86% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 19.28% / 10.84% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1983 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-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0006/19/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC410.0010/04/2020
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0006/19/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions205.6303/28/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0001/31/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/10/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0011/22/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5008/09/2016
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0005/08/2016
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers399.5003/30/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0008/16/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0008/16/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0008/09/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0007/26/2015
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0001/18/2015
MS-67NGCGreat Collections37.0010/26/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections15.0007/27/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0006/16/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections40.0003/09/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections8.0003/02/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections40.0002/16/2014
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers317.2501/07/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections66.0010/13/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0009/16/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0006/10/2013
MS-65+ANACSGreat Collections6.0009/09/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections6.0008/12/2012
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections6.0005/06/2012
MS-66NGCGreat Collections7.0002/26/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections38.0002/19/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections37.0002/12/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections26.0002/12/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/27/2011
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections10.0011/20/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0010/10/2011
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections88.0010/09/2011
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena863.0006/17/2010
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions42.0001/18/2010
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0009/17/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/05/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0007/29/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0005/13/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions45.0004/01/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions21.0012/24/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/04/2008
MS-68PCGSBowers & Merena633.0011/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/29/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0009/10/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15.0009/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0008/13/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0003/17/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions21.0003/12/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0002/04/2008
MS-67NGCStack's633.0003/01/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/20/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0001/11/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC6.0001/02/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/01/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0007/27/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0005/01/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0001/19/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0001/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0001/12/2005
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0012/13/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0010/20/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0008/25/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0008/18/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0008/18/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0004/07/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0006/11/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0001/22/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0007/16/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions113.0002/24/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0002/24/2002
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions98.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCIHeritage Auctions36.0003/08/2000
MS-65+PCIHeritage Auctions40.0003/08/2000