As of May, 2024, a 1913 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $40.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $42.00 and $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 $480.00 in the 06/17/2022 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 76,529,504
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1913 Penny, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66500.00
MS-65+285.00
MS-65250.00
MS-64+160.00
MS-64120.00
MS-63+90.00
MS-6385.00
MS-62+60.00
MS-6250.00
MS-6145.00
MS-6042.00
AU-58+40.00
AU-5838.00
AU-55+36.00
AU-5535.00
AU-53+32.00
AU-5330.00
AU-50+27.00
AU-5026.00
XF-45+20.00
XF-4518.00
XF-4016.00
VF-3515.00
VF-3012.00
VF-255.00
VF-203.00
F-153.00
F-123.00
VG-102.00
VG-82.00
G-61.00
G-41.00
AG-31.00

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 State42.00500.00153.36
About Uncirculated26.0040.0033.00
Extremely Fine16.0020.0018.00
Fine and Very Fine3.0015.006.83
Good and Very Good1.002.001.50
Poor, Fair, and About Good1.001.001.00

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 1913 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1913-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.00145.00150.001,200.00
1913-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)12.00210.00235.007,500.00
1913 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A400.005,500.00
1913 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A65.00775.00
1913 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A90.0047,500.00
1913-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A160.001,200.00
1913-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A165.0018,500.00
1913-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.007,500.00
1913-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.0026,500.00
1913 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A410.0014,000.00
1913 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A425.0090,000.00

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.

1913 Penny, Bn (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

$41.00

Lowest Sale Price
$131.00

Highest Sale Price
$68.93

Average Sale Price
$115.00

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$965.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+123.00164.50143.75
MS-65192.00480.00360.67
MS-6441.00131.0068.93
MS-6324.00120.0053.13
MS-6242.0058.0050.00
MS-600.6579.0033.95
AU-5810.0035.0025.17
AU-55+36.0036.0036.00
AU-5511.0028.0020.00
AU-5335.0035.0035.00
PO-113.0026.0019.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1913 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $480.00.

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 1913 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1913 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 52.00% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 20.00% / 16.00% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1913 Penny, BN (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-65PCGSStack's Bowers192.0008/10/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers480.0006/17/2022
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0006/05/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0004/10/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC75.0001/02/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC410.0002/28/2021
AU-58ANACSDavid Lawrence RC30.5011/01/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0002/02/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions61.0008/14/2019
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC120.0002/10/2019
MS-63ANACSKagin's38.5009/24/2018
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions79.0008/22/2018
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC48.0005/14/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers75.0001/24/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0012/26/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0012/26/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0012/20/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/22/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC131.0001/10/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5009/29/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions46.0007/28/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0005/10/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions38.0004/21/2014
PO-1NGCGreat Collections13.0012/08/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections55.0012/01/2013
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections10.0010/06/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions123.0007/22/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections74.0006/16/2013
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers66.0005/30/2013
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/10/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections28.0012/30/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections26.0006/10/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections55.0004/15/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0010/24/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions56.0008/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions59.0008/08/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0006/20/2011
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0010/19/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0002/02/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0001/19/2009
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions35.0005/05/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0006/06/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0010/25/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0010/13/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0007/21/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions37.0006/09/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0006/11/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0010/01/2002
AU-55PCIHeritage Auctions11.0009/07/2000
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl0.6506/01/1941