As of May, 2024, a 1983-S Penny, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $1.00 and $650.00, 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 $1,955.00 in the 01/07/2004 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: 3,065,110
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: Copper-plated Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

1983-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-70650.00
MS-6920.00
MS-68+8.00
MS-687.00
MS-67+6.00
MS-676.00
MS-66+5.00
MS-665.00
MS-65+4.00
MS-654.00
MS-64+3.00
MS-643.00
MS-63+2.00
MS-632.00
MS-62+1.00
MS-621.00
MS-611.00
MS-601.00

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 State1.00650.0040.50

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 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4.0010.00
1983 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.005,000.00
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-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
$143.00

Highest Sale Price
$22.05

Average Sale Price
$19.00

Most Recent Sale Price
107

Number of Sales
$2,359.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7026.001,955.00739.49
MS-696.00143.0022.05
MS-686.00660.00149.83
MS-6710.0015.0012.50
MS-66184.00184.00184.00
PO-16.006.006.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1983-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $1,955.00.

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-S Penny, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1983-S Penny, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.89% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 25.00% / 5.41% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1983-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-68NGCHeritage Auctions660.0008/01/2022
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC15.0004/24/2022
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers80.0001/12/2022
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers132.0008/25/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0012/02/2020
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers840.0003/25/2020
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0003/22/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0009/09/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/04/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5003/22/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/04/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/06/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0001/06/2016
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections19.0008/03/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections19.0007/20/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections6.0005/25/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0005/25/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/20/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0003/30/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0001/12/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0012/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0012/15/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections1,436.0011/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/13/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0007/14/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections880.0005/19/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0005/12/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections26.0004/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0004/14/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/14/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0003/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0003/03/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections6.0002/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0009/02/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0009/02/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/17/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0008/03/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions20.0007/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/27/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0007/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions28.0007/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/20/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0007/13/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/09/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/09/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/02/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0007/02/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0007/01/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/29/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions19.0006/25/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/18/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0006/11/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0006/10/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0006/10/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0006/08/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/28/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0005/25/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/21/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/21/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0005/20/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0005/14/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0005/14/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0005/07/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0005/04/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0004/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0004/30/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0004/27/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0004/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/20/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/18/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0003/18/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0002/05/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections41.0001/08/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0011/27/2011
PO-1NONEGreat Collections6.0011/27/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0011/13/2011
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections9.0010/30/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/09/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections143.0009/25/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections990.0007/17/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0005/22/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions184.0002/14/2011
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions115.0010/07/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0005/13/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0005/06/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0004/22/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0002/01/2009
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions127.0001/26/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0012/01/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0008/11/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0003/26/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0002/25/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions138.0002/18/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0001/24/2008
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0008/04/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0010/09/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0006/07/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/29/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/28/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/01/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/04/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0009/20/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0007/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0007/07/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/25/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions506.0003/25/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0001/21/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions56.0001/07/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/07/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0009/03/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0008/20/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0007/26/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/18/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions9.0006/11/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0006/11/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions26.0006/04/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0001/22/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0001/22/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/08/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/21/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/19/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0011/19/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0010/08/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/17/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0009/10/2002
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/28/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions26.0006/18/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions31.0006/04/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0004/03/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0001/16/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/17/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions26.0007/25/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions29.0004/26/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions14.0001/04/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions22.0012/14/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions13.0011/30/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/26/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0008/24/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions28.0008/24/2000
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions40.0005/25/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0003/29/2000