As of May, 2024, a 2009-S Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $150.00, 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 $440.00 in the 09/18/2011 by renowned auctioneer Great Collections, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner/Richard Masters
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 2,995,615
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1959 to Date

2009-S Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-70150.00
MS-6914.00
MS-68+9.00
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+4.00
MS-644.00
MS-63+3.00
MS-633.00
MS-62+3.00
MS-623.00
MS-613.00
MS-603.00

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 State3.00150.0013.50

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 2009 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
2009 Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.00850.00
2009-S Penny Lincoln-Formative Years, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.00140.00
2009 Penny Lincoln-Presidency Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.0070.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Formative Years, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.003,500.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Presidency Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.0075.00
2009-S Penny Lincoln-Professional, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.00150.00
2009-S Penny Lincoln-Presidency, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3.00130.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Professional, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.00725.00
2009 Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.0070.00
2009 Penny Lincoln-Presidency, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.001,500.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.0082.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Presidency, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.006,000.00
2009 Penny Lincoln-Formative Years Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.0050.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Formative Years Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.00130.00
2009 Penny Lincoln-Professional Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.0065.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Professional Satin Finish, RD (Special Strike)N/AN/A1.0075.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood First Day of Issue, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.00500.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.001,800.00
2009 Penny Lincoln-Formative Years, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.003,500.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Formative Years First Day of Issue, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.0018.00
2009 Penny Lincoln-Professional, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A7.002,300.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Presidency First Day of Issue, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A6.0065.00
2009-D Penny Lincoln-Professional First Day of Issue, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.0060.00

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.

2009-S Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, 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
$94.00

Highest Sale Price
$30.40

Average Sale Price
$12.00

Most Recent Sale Price
68

Number of Sales
$2,067.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7019.00440.00130.53
MS-696.0094.0030.40
MS-6823.0057.0037.75

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 2009-S Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-68 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $440.00.

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 2009-S Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 2009-S Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, DCAM (Proof) coin. Great Collections dominates with 65.55% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 31.09% / 2.52% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 2009-S Penny Lincoln-Early Childhood, 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-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0007/31/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0008/29/2021
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions114.0005/05/2021
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers35.0007/29/2020
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC81.0003/29/2020
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC12.0001/26/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/19/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5004/18/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/31/2016
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0008/03/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections84.7007/27/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0007/27/2014
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections281.6007/20/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections31.0006/15/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections22.0005/04/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections21.0004/27/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0003/16/2014
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections54.0002/02/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections10.0001/05/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections38.0001/05/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections46.0012/01/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections11.0012/01/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections83.0011/10/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0008/05/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections7.0007/21/2013
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0006/17/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/10/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections385.0006/09/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections51.0006/09/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections31.0006/02/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections31.0005/26/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0005/12/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0005/06/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections429.0004/21/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections29.0003/31/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections15.0003/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/17/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections46.0002/17/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0002/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections46.0002/10/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections22.0002/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections80.0002/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections51.0001/27/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections51.0001/27/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections68.0001/13/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections74.0001/13/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections26.0001/06/2013
MS-70NGCGreat Collections55.0001/06/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections25.0012/30/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections12.0012/16/2012
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections58.0012/09/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0010/19/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions28.0010/05/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0009/23/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions28.0009/21/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections33.0009/16/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections121.0009/16/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0009/09/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0009/09/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0009/02/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections27.0009/02/2012
MS-70NGCGreat Collections19.0009/02/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections35.0009/02/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0008/31/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections33.0008/26/2012
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0008/20/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections7.0008/12/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections27.0008/12/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0007/01/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections116.0006/24/2012
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/18/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions84.0006/15/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0006/15/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0005/20/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections47.0005/13/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0004/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0004/15/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections6.0004/08/2012
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections195.0004/08/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections33.0004/01/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions99.0003/05/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0001/27/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections94.0001/01/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0012/23/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/19/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/05/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions36.0012/02/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0011/27/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections99.0011/27/2011
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions184.0011/25/2011
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0011/25/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections10.0011/13/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections48.0011/06/2011
MS-68NGCGreat Collections23.0010/23/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections110.0010/23/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections128.0010/16/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections40.0009/25/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections440.0009/18/2011
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections57.0009/18/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections105.0009/11/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections37.0009/04/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections75.0008/28/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections440.0008/21/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections105.0008/14/2011
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections36.0007/03/2011
MS-70ANACSGreat Collections34.0005/15/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/09/2011
MS-69NGCGreat Collections13.0005/08/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0002/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/31/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0001/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0012/13/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0012/06/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/08/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0010/25/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0010/18/2010
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0003/08/2010
MS-70ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0002/01/2010