As of May, 2024, a 1911 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $400.00 and $17,500.00, 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 $14,687.50 in the 08/05/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 1,733
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1911 Penny, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6717,500.00
MS-66+11,000.00
MS-663,850.00
MS-65+1,900.00
MS-651,400.00
MS-64+1,100.00
MS-641,050.00
MS-63+875.00
MS-63825.00
MS-62+625.00
MS-62550.00
MS-61450.00
MS-60400.00

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 State400.0017,500.003,194.23

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 1911 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1911 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.0030.0036.00875.00
1911-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)6.00130.00140.001,300.00
1911-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)30.00215.00225.002,600.00
1911 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A385.009,250.00
1911-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A225.004,750.00
1911 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.001,250.00
1911-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A235.0045,000.00
1911 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.00125,000.00
1911-S/S Penny RPM FS-501, BN (Regular Strike)45.00305.00325.001,350.00
1911-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.001,400.00
1911-S/S Penny RPM FS-501, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A340.001,700.00
1911-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.0060,000.00
1911-D/D Penny RPM FS-503, BN (Regular Strike)75.00685.00850.00850.00
1911-D/D Penny RPM FS-504, BN (Regular Strike)85.00770.00840.001,750.00
1911 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A400.0025,000.00

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.

1911 Penny, Rb (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

$236.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,292.50

Highest Sale Price
$727.58

Average Sale Price
$750.00

Most Recent Sale Price
57

Number of Sales
$41,472.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,645.006,325.004,766.25
MS-66+1,560.0012,337.507,004.69
MS-66776.0014,687.502,887.77
MS-65+1,725.001,725.001,725.00
MS-65489.002,990.001,260.97
MS-64236.001,292.50727.58
MS-63201.001,380.00510.52
MS-62253.00546.00401.60
PO-13,738.003,738.003,738.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1911 Penny, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $14,687.50.

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 1911 Penny, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1911 Penny, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.19% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.89% / 4.86% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1911 Penny, RB (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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0001/14/2024
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,920.0007/23/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions750.0006/19/2023
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0006/19/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,290.0004/27/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0004/12/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5012/08/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0008/31/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,400.0005/29/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC626.0005/15/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0005/09/2022
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0005/08/2022
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers504.0004/13/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0008/29/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/29/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions960.0006/23/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/22/2020
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers690.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.5003/26/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions990.0012/07/2019
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/07/2019
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers432.0011/20/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0007/17/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0007/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0007/14/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,200.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers6,600.0005/29/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0005/29/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0005/29/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0005/29/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC720.0005/12/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0004/10/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions871.2003/16/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0002/03/2019
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers990.0001/30/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions660.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0009/09/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0008/19/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0006/17/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions660.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,815.0003/25/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/13/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/02/2017
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0009/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5008/01/2017
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions10,281.2507/13/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers470.0006/21/2017
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,250.0004/10/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0004/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/16/2017
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,291.0002/13/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/04/2017
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions493.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0011/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2507/07/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2506/08/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0503/03/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/04/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5012/03/2015
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,337.5010/15/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0008/16/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers881.2507/17/2015
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers822.5007/17/2015
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,175.0001/27/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions587.5011/06/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,687.5008/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0008/05/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7502/03/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.0011/01/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions544.0003/21/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0002/07/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/09/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,293.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers675.6311/16/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers749.0003/22/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0012/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSScotsman1,200.0010/21/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0010/13/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/26/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers483.0009/06/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers920.0008/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,265.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/11/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/07/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers489.0006/14/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers776.0006/14/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0006/01/2011
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,323.0003/31/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,495.0003/31/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0003/17/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0003/17/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers776.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0002/03/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's863.0009/30/2010
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,957.0008/07/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena3,738.0008/07/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/03/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0011/13/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's1,900.0011/09/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,783.0007/31/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/31/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0007/31/2009
MS-63PCGSStack's575.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0003/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0007/30/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,175.0002/13/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena2,200.0011/15/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,094.0011/05/2007
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0008/04/2007
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers834.0005/29/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/20/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/01/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC897.0010/30/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0009/13/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0006/06/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions546.0006/06/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/12/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0002/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/09/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC385.0006/27/2005
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0006/23/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/23/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions374.0001/19/2005
MS-64PCGSStack's750.0001/19/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0012/13/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions581.0012/08/2004
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC345.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0011/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/08/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0011/04/2004
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions608.0009/15/2004
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions529.0005/10/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0012/03/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0008/06/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/26/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0005/05/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions213.0003/24/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions951.0003/20/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions265.0001/13/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0006/09/2002
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,610.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0001/13/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0001/13/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0011/28/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0011/18/2001
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0005/01/2001
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0004/05/2001
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions546.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions330.0005/25/2000
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions489.0005/04/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena2,070.0008/30/1999