As of May, 2024, a 1912-S Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $225.00 and $2,600.00, 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 $5,175.00 in the 03/24/2005 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: 4,431,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1912-S Penny, 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-662,600.00
MS-65+1,550.00
MS-651,200.00
MS-64+675.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+460.00
MS-63400.00
MS-62+300.00
MS-62275.00
MS-61240.00
MS-60225.00

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 State225.002,600.00775.00

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 1912 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1912 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.0042.0044.00350.00
1912-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)5.00210.00225.001,800.00
1912-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)15.00205.00215.002,600.00
1912 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A400.007,250.00
1912-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A310.0018,000.00
1912 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.005,000.00
1912 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A65.0035,000.00
1912-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A225.002,000.00
1912-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.0060,000.00
1912 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A475.0012,000.00
1912 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A475.0030,000.00

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.

1912-S Penny, 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

$161.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,610.00

Highest Sale Price
$423.88

Average Sale Price
$288.00

Most Recent Sale Price
105

Number of Sales
$44,507.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,006.004,956.002,192.43
MS-65+368.005,175.001,042.77
MS-65528.001,245.00895.24
MS-64161.001,610.00423.88
MS-63115.00552.00274.14
MS-62115.00690.00210.56
MS-61109.00170.00137.50
MS-60127.00127.00127.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1912-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $5,175.00.

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 1912-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1912-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.66% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.78% / 7.63% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1912-S Penny, 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-64ANACSStack's Bowers288.0008/10/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0005/17/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,245.0004/16/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions660.0004/10/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC800.0001/15/2023
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions180.0001/11/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC476.0010/02/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC975.0007/24/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC308.0007/24/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC390.0006/26/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,020.0006/17/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers840.0006/17/2022
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC951.0004/03/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0003/16/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions324.0002/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0012/15/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers456.0011/30/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0009/01/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers504.0008/31/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions552.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCScotsman4,956.0007/23/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0006/16/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,140.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers432.0006/16/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0005/05/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0001/06/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions306.0011/18/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0010/21/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers810.0008/11/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions408.0006/03/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions312.0005/20/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/01/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0003/18/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/04/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0002/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/22/2020
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/25/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0010/24/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0009/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/08/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0008/07/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/26/2019
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions528.0006/26/2019
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers810.0006/05/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions168.0004/10/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions192.0004/10/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers360.0002/20/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0002/13/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0012/14/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers480.0010/30/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions360.0007/25/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0007/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/10/2018
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0004/10/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers432.0002/28/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0002/27/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0001/16/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0012/26/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC525.0012/04/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0011/08/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0010/17/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers441.0009/04/2017
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers258.5007/19/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2507/11/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers282.0006/21/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5003/21/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions352.5003/14/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0003/14/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0003/07/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5001/10/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions734.3801/04/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions399.5011/08/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions190.3511/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0009/30/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions400.6809/30/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5008/10/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions399.5007/27/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,100.0007/11/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions376.0006/14/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0006/08/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers399.5003/30/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8812/03/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions705.0010/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7510/29/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions851.8809/20/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions766.1006/07/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5005/10/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5004/19/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions399.5004/12/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,028.1303/27/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers616.8803/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/07/2015
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions763.7511/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5011/06/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions170.3811/02/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions282.0009/22/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions270.2508/25/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,586.2504/23/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections475.4402/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions558.1302/03/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/27/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections424.0012/15/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions558.0011/01/2013
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions170.0010/14/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0007/11/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0007/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions364.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers341.0004/16/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections550.0003/31/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers382.0002/22/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections248.0002/10/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions237.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0011/29/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5011/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions294.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections330.0009/23/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions999.0009/06/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions282.0008/02/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions232.0007/12/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0004/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/18/2012
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/09/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/02/2012
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers259.0001/24/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers748.0001/24/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0011/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/13/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/07/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions460.0008/11/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions322.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0004/27/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0003/17/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0002/03/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/03/2011
MS-61ANACSBowers & Merena139.0011/09/2010
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena345.0011/03/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/22/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0007/08/2010
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,990.0006/17/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCStack's523.0003/02/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/03/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0012/03/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0010/22/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena690.0008/05/2009
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0008/03/2009
MS-64ICGDavid Lawrence RC328.0006/08/2009
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0004/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena863.0003/01/2009
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0002/01/2009
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC196.0001/26/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0001/19/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions184.0012/04/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC322.0011/20/2008
MS-64PCGSScotsman1,006.0010/01/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions299.0009/01/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions299.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena225.0006/01/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena400.0006/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,012.0003/06/2008
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers489.0002/13/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/13/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,104.0001/31/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries517.0009/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena877.0008/04/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions978.0007/12/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0006/05/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/20/2007
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers253.0002/13/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,323.0001/15/2007
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,380.0012/26/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/29/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0010/27/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions317.0010/24/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0009/19/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0009/13/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/13/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0007/11/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0006/06/2006
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0003/16/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0002/13/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/12/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0002/09/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0001/22/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/23/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/26/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0009/21/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC276.0009/19/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0007/13/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0005/09/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0003/24/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0003/24/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,255.0002/23/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0012/08/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions213.0011/08/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.0009/22/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0001/12/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/12/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0011/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0009/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0008/06/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0005/28/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0012/31/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions368.0011/25/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions265.0011/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0011/21/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0010/15/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0009/29/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/28/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0004/28/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/28/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions115.0004/28/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/01/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions116.0011/18/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions575.0011/15/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0008/08/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0008/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0006/02/2001
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0005/01/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0011/23/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0011/18/2000
MS-65+NONEBowers & Merena575.0010/26/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0009/07/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions426.0008/06/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0008/05/2000
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0002/01/2000
MS-64NONEStack's440.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEStack's187.0010/01/1992