As of May, 2024, a 1915 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $80.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $90.00 and $675.00, 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 $960.00 in the 09/22/2021 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: 29,090,970
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1915 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-66675.00
MS-65+350.00
MS-65300.00
MS-64+260.00
MS-64235.00
MS-63+180.00
MS-63150.00
MS-62+130.00
MS-62120.00
MS-61100.00
MS-6090.00
AU-58+80.00
AU-5875.00
AU-55+72.00
AU-5570.00
AU-53+64.00
AU-5362.00
AU-50+60.00
AU-5060.00
XF-45+57.00
XF-4555.00
XF-4047.00
VF-3532.00
VF-3028.00
VF-2525.00
VF-2020.00
F-1510.00
F-127.00
VG-105.00
VG-84.00
G-63.00
G-42.00
AG-31.00
PO-11.00

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 State90.00675.00235.45
About Uncirculated60.0080.0067.88
Extremely Fine47.0057.0053.00
Fine and Very Fine7.0032.0020.33
Good and Very Good2.005.003.50
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 1915 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1915-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0085.00100.00650.00
1915-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)21.00315.00350.003,750.00
1915 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A450.0016,000.00
1915-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A400.0026,500.00
1915 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.00700.00
1915 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A135.0082,000.00
1915-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0012,500.00
1915-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0055,000.00
1915-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A360.007,500.00
1915 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A500.0014,500.00
1915 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A525.0090,000.00

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.

1915 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

$50.00

Lowest Sale Price
$203.50

Highest Sale Price
$118.90

Average Sale Price
$119.00

Most Recent Sale Price
41

Number of Sales
$4,874.99

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66104.00960.00417.64
MS-65+127.00499.38277.38
MS-65156.00288.00212.10
MS-6450.00203.50118.90
MS-6346.00360.0098.08
MS-62+61.00114.0092.50
MS-6248.0082.0062.90
MS-6032.00122.0065.62
AU-5852.0076.0062.33
AU-5540.0081.0052.35
AU-5340.0040.0040.00
AU-5026.0058.0044.17
XF-4531.0038.7534.88
XF-4013.0035.0022.75
VF-3025.0025.0025.00
PO-137.0038.0037.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1915 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $960.00.

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 1915 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1915 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.72% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 14.56% / 9.49% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1915 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-63PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0001/08/2024
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0007/26/2023
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC101.0002/12/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions61.0012/21/2022
VF-30NGCDavid Lawrence RC25.0012/04/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0010/23/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0008/10/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions164.0006/01/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers288.0012/21/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers960.0009/22/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0007/11/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions276.0006/16/2021
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers105.0006/09/2021
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/14/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0012/23/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers132.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0011/18/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0010/21/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0008/26/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0001/26/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions156.0009/25/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0002/13/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0002/03/2019
MS-63ANACSKagin's71.5009/24/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0009/12/2018
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0009/02/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions168.0008/08/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0006/06/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0004/17/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0001/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0012/12/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0010/23/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions110.0010/10/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0010/10/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers705.0012/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5009/22/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5009/03/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions152.7504/26/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions106.9304/26/2016
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers188.0003/30/2016
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0012/27/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers105.7511/05/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0009/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/11/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0008/04/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/30/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0006/30/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0002/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0002/03/2015
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections38.7511/30/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7511/16/2014
AU-55ANACSGreat Collections53.0011/09/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions66.0011/02/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections203.5010/26/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections121.0009/28/2014
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions146.8809/22/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions211.5008/18/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3808/05/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections49.5008/03/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0005/11/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections363.0004/20/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections55.0003/30/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0003/10/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections118.8003/09/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections137.5003/02/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions106.9302/24/2014
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers152.7501/28/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections89.5401/19/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections26.0001/05/2014
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0012/01/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections37.0011/24/2013
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections53.0010/06/2013
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections32.0010/06/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions66.0009/30/2013
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions80.0009/02/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections66.0007/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers207.9807/27/2013
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers122.0005/30/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions82.0004/01/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections20.0002/24/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections23.0002/24/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions92.0002/11/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0001/09/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections63.0012/30/2012
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections31.0012/30/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0011/12/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections38.0009/09/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions247.0009/06/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections118.0009/02/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions89.0007/09/2012
MS-62NGCGreat Collections72.0005/06/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0004/09/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0003/08/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections99.0002/19/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/23/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions84.0010/10/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0010/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/07/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/01/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions66.0001/31/2011
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC81.0011/18/2010
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena127.0011/09/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/01/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/16/2010
MS-66PCIGoldberg Auctioneers483.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/31/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions76.0004/19/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions95.0012/28/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions328.0009/16/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions53.0008/26/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions104.0004/29/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions81.0002/25/2009
MS-60NCSDavid Lawrence RC57.0001/26/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions81.0012/29/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0012/15/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0010/01/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0005/05/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0002/20/2008
AU-58ANACSDavid Lawrence RC52.0007/16/2007
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC109.0006/25/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0006/06/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions63.0005/21/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/20/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0007/26/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0007/10/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0006/07/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0006/05/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0005/03/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions48.0001/08/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0001/08/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0006/26/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0003/23/2005
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions51.0003/16/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions104.0002/28/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0010/06/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0005/10/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions54.0004/14/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0007/16/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0006/11/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0005/01/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions49.0011/05/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/15/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions178.0009/17/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0007/28/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0006/25/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0004/03/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0002/24/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/24/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions59.0011/18/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions50.0009/12/2001
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0005/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0001/06/2001
XF-40PCIHeritage Auctions13.0008/17/2000
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions50.0003/01/2000
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0001/19/2000