As of May, 2024, a 1909 Penny Lincoln, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $30.00 and $2,500.00, 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 $2,467.50 in the 05/27/2021 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 72,700,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1909 Penny Lincoln, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-672,500.00
MS-66+400.00
MS-66240.00
MS-65+160.00
MS-65125.00
MS-64+85.00
MS-6470.00
MS-63+55.00
MS-6347.00
MS-62+42.00
MS-6240.00
MS-6132.00
MS-6030.00

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 State30.002,500.00294.31

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 1909 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1909 Penny Lincoln, BN (Regular Strike)3.0025.0028.00210.00
1909 VDB Penny, BN (Regular Strike)17.0030.0030.00185.00
1909 VDB Penny Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)26.00140.00145.00750.00
1909-S Penny Lincoln, BN (Regular Strike)60.00335.00350.00900.00
1909-S/S Penny S/Horizontal S, BN (Regular Strike)50.00320.00330.00950.00
1909-S VDB Penny, BN (Regular Strike)500.002,125.002,200.0025,000.00
1909 Penny Lincoln, BN (Proof)335.00360.00410.006,500.00
1909 VDB Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A7,000.0042,500.00
1909 VDB Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0047,500.00
1909-S VDB Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,300.0050,000.00
1909-S/S Penny RPM FS-1501, BN (Regular Strike)95.00360.00365.00900.00
1909-S VDB Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A2,300.00175,000.00
1909-S/S Penny RPM FS-1501, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A410.002,150.00
1909-S/S Penny RPM FS-1501, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A460.003,200.00
1909 Penny Lincoln, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A32.008,000.00
1909 VDB Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.0023,000.00
1909-S Penny Lincoln, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A360.003,200.00
1909 VDB Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A35.0058,000.00
1909-S Penny Lincoln, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A375.0040,000.00
1909 VDB Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.002,000.00
1909-S/S Penny S/Horizontal S, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A350.001,450.00
1909-S/S Penny S/Horizontal S, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.0029,000.00
1909 VDB Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A8,500.00275,000.00
1909 VDB Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A9,000.00380,000.00
1909 Penny Lincoln, RB (Proof)N/AN/A435.0011,500.00
1909 Penny Lincoln, RD (Proof)N/AN/A450.00165,000.00
1909 VDB Penny DDO FS-1101, BN (Regular Strike)46.00165.00175.00800.00
1909 VDB Penny DDO FS-1101, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A200.002,050.00
1909 VDB Penny DDO FS-1101, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A350.0016,000.00
1909 VDB Penny DDO FS-1102, BN (Regular Strike)22.0085.0090.00500.00
1909 VDB Penny DDO FS-1102, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A135.001,000.00
1909 VDB Penny DDO FS-1102, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A180.0030,000.00
1909-S/S Penny S/Horizontal S, FS-1502, BN (Regular Strike)110.00340.00350.00925.00
1909-S/S Penny S/Horizontal S FS-1502, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A365.001,500.00
1909-S/S Penny S/Horizontal S FS-1502, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.003,050.00

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.

1909 Penny Lincoln, Rb (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

$0.25

Lowest Sale Price
$575.00

Highest Sale Price
$53.55

Average Sale Price
$50.00

Most Recent Sale Price
55

Number of Sales
$2,945.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,467.502,467.502,467.50
MS-6614.00499.00138.68
MS-65+24.00920.0086.99
MS-6535.00216.0087.71
MS-640.25575.0053.55
MS-6314.00110.0036.57
MS-6216.0026.0021.00
MS-6019.0036.0027.50
XF-402,300.002,300.002,300.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1909 Penny Lincoln, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from XF-40 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $2,467.50.

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 1909 Penny Lincoln, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1909 Penny Lincoln, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 63.74% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 15.20% / 11.11% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1909 Penny Lincoln, RB (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-66NGCHeritage Auctions139.0008/09/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions186.0005/10/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers60.0005/10/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions149.0004/26/2023
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC42.0003/19/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0002/13/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers80.0001/25/2023
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0001/25/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC105.0001/15/2023
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC45.0009/18/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC35.0007/03/2022
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions174.0006/01/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions99.0003/23/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers312.0002/03/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0012/12/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0011/22/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0010/06/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers50.0007/28/2021
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5005/27/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers85.0005/25/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC43.0004/25/2021
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers168.0004/15/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC50.0003/21/2021
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0003/07/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC50.0002/21/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC55.0001/10/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0012/23/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0011/22/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0011/22/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0010/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0009/30/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/30/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0004/15/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0004/08/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0004/08/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0004/01/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0003/25/2020
MS-65ANACSStack's Bowers35.0003/11/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0006/19/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0012/26/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0011/28/2018
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers115.0011/20/2018
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers499.0009/04/2017
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC51.0008/28/2017
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC40.0007/31/2017
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers41.0006/05/2017
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers141.0005/03/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5012/27/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions104.0007/12/2016
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers100.0003/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0012/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0009/06/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0004/19/2015
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers517.0001/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0012/21/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0010/20/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0010/20/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0010/20/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections39.0009/28/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections110.0009/28/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections25.0008/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0007/21/2014
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections124.8507/13/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections53.0006/22/2014
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC80.0006/01/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC50.0004/27/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections138.5904/27/2014
MS-63ANACSGreat Collections110.0004/13/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections63.8003/23/2014
MS-65+NONEStack's Bowers105.7501/14/2014
MS-65+NONEStack's Bowers66.9812/31/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections30.0012/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections47.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0011/24/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections32.0010/06/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions34.0009/09/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions135.0008/19/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0007/22/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0006/16/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections30.0001/27/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0001/21/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/09/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions100.0012/24/2012
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections121.0012/23/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0010/29/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0010/29/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections36.0010/28/2012
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0009/03/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections41.0008/19/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections46.0006/10/2012
MS-63NGCGreat Collections45.0005/20/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections32.0005/06/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections38.0002/19/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0001/30/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0001/30/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions59.0001/23/2012
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0001/16/2012
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0001/16/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/26/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0011/21/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions66.0010/24/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions40.0010/24/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0010/10/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0009/26/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0007/25/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions69.0004/04/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions74.0004/04/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions65.0001/24/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0010/25/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions96.0008/16/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0007/19/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0005/31/2010
MS-66ANACSDavid Lawrence RC84.0005/13/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions56.0005/10/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions53.0003/22/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions59.0001/11/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/06/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions47.0012/14/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0012/03/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions56.0009/09/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0008/19/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0008/12/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0007/22/2009
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions84.0006/17/2009
MS-66ICGHeritage Auctions64.0005/06/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions51.0012/29/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/24/2008
MS-66DGSDavid Lawrence RC92.0012/11/2008
MS-66ANACSDavid Lawrence RC99.0011/20/2008
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions25.0010/01/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0009/29/2008
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0009/29/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC41.0008/11/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions29.0001/16/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0012/17/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0011/14/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC49.0007/09/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions29.0006/05/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions37.0009/18/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0006/07/2006
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC41.0004/10/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/30/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0012/28/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/29/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0001/05/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14.0011/08/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions24.0011/03/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions30.0009/22/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions22.0003/10/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0002/11/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0012/24/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions87.0011/17/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0008/20/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0006/25/2003
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0004/16/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0011/19/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0006/25/2002
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/25/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions17.0004/17/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0004/03/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0008/22/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0008/09/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions32.0009/21/2000
MS-62PCIHeritage Auctions16.0008/24/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0008/10/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2000
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl0.2506/01/1941