As of May, 2024, a 1915-S Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $21.00 and $315.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $350.00 and $3,750.00, 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 $2,760.00 in the 04/01/2009 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: 4,833,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1915-S 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-663,750.00
MS-65+1,850.00
MS-651,400.00
MS-64+1,000.00
MS-64800.00
MS-63+740.00
MS-63700.00
MS-62+500.00
MS-62450.00
MS-61385.00
MS-60350.00
AU-58+315.00
AU-58310.00
AU-55+210.00
AU-55160.00
AU-53+145.00
AU-53135.00
AU-50+120.00
AU-50115.00
XF-45+95.00
XF-4590.00
XF-4065.00
VF-3550.00
VF-3045.00
VF-2540.00
VF-2035.00
F-1528.00
F-1226.00
VG-1025.00
VG-824.00
G-622.00
G-421.00

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 State350.003,750.001,084.09
About Uncirculated115.00315.00188.75
Extremely Fine65.0095.0083.33
Fine and Very Fine26.0050.0037.33
Good and Very Good21.0025.0023.00

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 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0080.0090.00675.00
1915-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0085.00100.00650.00
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-S 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

$184.00

Lowest Sale Price
$822.50

Highest Sale Price
$480.67

Average Sale Price
$720.00

Most Recent Sale Price
41

Number of Sales
$19,707.58

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66523.00523.00523.00
MS-65+403.002,760.001,581.20
MS-65805.001,200.001,020.91
MS-64+1,116.251,116.251,116.25
MS-64242.001,073.00582.08
MS-63184.00822.50480.67
MS-62+192.00432.00301.10
MS-62144.00546.00310.95
MS-61127.00220.00173.50
MS-603.001,495.00267.26
AU-5860.00403.00197.96
AU-55+132.00185.00155.67
AU-5546.00161.00110.84
AU-5354.00150.00101.53
AU-5047.00156.0091.93
XF-45+70.0091.0078.00
XF-4520.00161.0075.73
XF-4023.00107.0050.48
VF-3526.0065.0040.90
VF-3030.0035.2531.75
VF-2518.0030.0024.00
VF-2013.0022.0017.50
F-1217.0034.0025.50
G-638.0038.0038.00
PO-164.00219.00125.25

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1915-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $2,760.00.

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-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1915-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 68.38% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 12.03% / 8.93% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1915-S 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-65NGCScotsman1,180.0011/03/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0007/19/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions360.0004/19/2023
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC34.0004/09/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers720.0003/29/2023
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions408.0001/25/2023
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC310.0010/09/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers600.0009/21/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions504.0009/07/2022
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/10/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers900.0006/17/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions576.0005/04/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers528.0004/26/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC34.0004/10/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC600.0004/03/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers552.0003/23/2022
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0003/06/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0002/16/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers240.0011/10/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0011/03/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/27/2021
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0010/13/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0008/31/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0006/23/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0006/23/2021
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/16/2021
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers600.0006/16/2021
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0005/19/2021
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0004/14/2021
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC475.0002/28/2021
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0002/14/2021
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0001/17/2021
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0001/10/2021
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0012/27/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC230.0012/06/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0010/21/2020
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers504.0008/11/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions456.0004/29/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions492.0004/01/2020
MS-62+ANACSHeritage Auctions264.0003/11/2020
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC185.0001/26/2020
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0001/01/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0001/01/2020
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC185.0012/22/2019
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0011/17/2019
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0011/03/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,050.0008/07/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions420.0008/07/2019
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers264.0007/31/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0007/10/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions384.0007/10/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0007/10/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0006/05/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0005/22/2019
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0005/22/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0005/01/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions384.0004/10/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions420.0004/10/2019
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers504.0003/20/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions109.0002/27/2019
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers264.0002/20/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0002/13/2019
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers192.0011/20/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0010/17/2018
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0008/08/2018
XF-45+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0008/05/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0006/17/2018
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers990.0006/13/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0006/13/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0005/16/2018
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0003/26/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0003/13/2018
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/06/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0002/27/2018
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0002/20/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0002/13/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0002/06/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0001/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/23/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers660.0011/08/2017
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers168.0009/13/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0008/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions387.7504/26/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions948.2304/26/2017
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions352.5002/14/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5001/10/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5001/10/2017
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions305.5001/10/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/04/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0012/27/2016
MS-62+ANACSStack's Bowers329.0011/02/2016
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC675.0009/26/2016
AU-58ANACSStack's Bowers95.0009/12/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0008/23/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions423.0006/07/2016
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC103.0005/08/2016
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions493.5004/05/2016
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers998.7503/30/2016
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2503/03/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5001/24/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/06/2016
MS-62+NGCStack's Bowers237.3511/05/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/29/2015
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/29/2015
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0009/15/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,775.4308/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5007/12/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/24/2015
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers822.5003/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0003/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5003/01/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0002/15/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7502/10/2015
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions111.6302/10/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/11/2015
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections78.1012/28/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections37.0012/21/2014
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0011/30/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections46.6611/30/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections26.0011/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions455.9011/06/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions105.7511/02/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections207.9011/02/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections462.0010/19/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5010/08/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections66.0009/14/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/05/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections41.0006/22/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections440.0006/01/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions412.4304/23/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/23/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2504/23/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2504/23/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0004/23/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections48.0004/20/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions505.2503/24/2014
VF-25ANACSGreat Collections18.0003/16/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions50.0003/10/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections660.0003/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7501/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2501/08/2014
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions66.0012/16/2013
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections288.0012/15/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers575.7512/10/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections84.0012/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions411.0012/05/2013
VF-30PCGSGreat Collections30.0010/20/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections81.0010/06/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections36.0010/06/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions236.0009/30/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions188.0009/25/2013
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections40.0009/22/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions123.0009/16/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections37.0009/08/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions99.0007/15/2013
XF-45PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0006/16/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions427.0006/05/2013
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections54.0006/02/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions165.0004/29/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0004/24/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections107.0004/21/2013
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0004/01/2013
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions66.0003/04/2013
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions217.0002/25/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections149.0002/17/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections605.0002/17/2013
AU-50PCGSGreat Collections134.0001/20/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions200.0001/09/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections72.0012/30/2012
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/24/2012
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0011/19/2012
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers71.6811/16/2012
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers35.2511/16/2012
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers146.8811/16/2012
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections350.0010/28/2012
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions30.0010/08/2012
PO-1NONEGreat Collections219.0009/30/2012
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0009/24/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections65.0009/09/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions129.0008/27/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/12/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/09/2012
XF-40NGCGreat Collections23.0007/01/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections1,073.0006/24/2012
F-12NGCGreat Collections17.0006/10/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions196.0005/30/2012
MS-61NGCGreat Collections220.0004/15/2012
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0003/26/2012
AU-55NGCGreat Collections121.0003/11/2012
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0003/08/2012
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0003/08/2012
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0002/06/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0002/02/2012
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0001/30/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers633.0001/24/2012
VF-20PCGSGreat Collections22.0001/01/2012
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions36.0012/19/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0010/03/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/03/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/26/2011
MS-64NONEStack's Bowers923.0009/13/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions65.0009/12/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions322.0008/08/2011
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/01/2011
VF-25PCGSGreat Collections30.0007/17/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions420.0006/01/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/27/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions109.0004/18/2011
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0002/07/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0002/07/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions363.0001/05/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/05/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0001/05/2011
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0012/27/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/04/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/12/2010
MS-65SEGSGoldberg Auctioneers805.0006/02/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0005/03/2010
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions173.0004/28/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0004/26/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/24/2010
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0006/17/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions64.0004/29/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/01/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions109.0002/25/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions92.0002/18/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0002/04/2009
MS-62ANACSDavid Lawrence RC198.0001/19/2009
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC277.0001/15/2009
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/07/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/01/2009
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0012/24/2008
MS-62DGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0012/18/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0012/04/2008
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions150.0012/03/2008
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0010/20/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0010/01/2008
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0009/29/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0008/13/2008
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/28/2008
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC107.0005/29/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0005/28/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions196.0005/28/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0003/17/2008
PO-1ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0010/03/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0010/03/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0010/02/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions351.0007/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0003/01/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/21/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions863.0002/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0009/18/2006
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries748.0009/10/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0007/10/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0006/05/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0004/26/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions391.0004/11/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions334.0003/22/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0001/08/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions196.0011/13/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0004/27/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0004/27/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0012/08/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0011/08/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions44.0009/29/2004
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions132.0009/15/2004
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions78.0009/15/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0006/09/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0006/02/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0009/22/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0009/17/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0007/16/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0007/16/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0004/16/2003
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions38.0009/29/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0009/29/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/03/2002
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0008/06/2002
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions127.0007/28/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0002/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0001/15/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions403.0008/08/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0006/06/2001
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions20.0009/14/2000
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0009/07/2000
VF-20ANACSHeritage Auctions13.0007/20/2000
XF-40PCIHeritage Auctions25.0006/08/2000
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena523.0005/20/1996
MS-60NONEB. Max Mehl3.0006/01/1941