As of May, 2024, a 1919 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $16.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $26.00 and $90.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a About Uncirculated grade that was hammered at $345.00 in the 02/01/2002 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: 392,021,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1919 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-6590.00
MS-64+80.00
MS-6472.00
MS-63+67.00
MS-6365.00
MS-62+50.00
MS-6245.00
MS-6134.00
MS-6026.00
AU-58+16.00
AU-5814.00
AU-55+12.00
AU-5512.00
AU-53+10.00
AU-5310.00
AU-50+8.00
AU-508.00
XF-45+5.00
XF-453.00
XF-403.00
VF-351.00
VF-301.00
VF-251.00
VF-201.00
F-151.00
F-121.00
VG-101.00
VG-81.00
G-61.00
G-41.00

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 State26.0090.0058.78
About Uncirculated8.0016.0011.25
Extremely Fine3.005.003.67
Fine and Very Fine1.001.001.00
Good and Very 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 1919 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1919-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0080.0085.001,200.00
1919-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.0050.0065.00475.00
1919 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.00235.00
1919 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A30.00425,000.00
1919-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.001,500.00
1919-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A125.0091,000.00
1919-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.002,150.00
1919-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.0032,500.00

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.

1919 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

$12.00

Lowest Sale Price
$345.00

Highest Sale Price
$88.14

Average Sale Price
$30.00

Most Recent Sale Price
7

Number of Sales
$617.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+70.0070.0070.00
MS-640.5536.0023.65
MS-6312.00345.0088.14
MS-6264.00253.00158.50
MS-606.0051.0017.50
AU-5810.0050.0030.00
AU-556.0031.0016.75
AU-5011.00345.00106.75
XF-4023.00253.00138.00
VF-3013.0013.0013.00
VG-8104.00104.00104.00
PO-18.008.008.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1919 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with AU-50 having the highest max price $345.00.

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 1919 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1919 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.68% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 13.16% / 10.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1919 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
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/10/2022
MS-60NGCDavid Lawrence RC10.0006/09/2019
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0005/19/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0011/07/2017
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections50.0011/30/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections8.0010/06/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections27.0010/06/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections8.0010/06/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections36.0007/28/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0012/17/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/24/2011
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions31.0012/24/2008
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions51.0012/24/2008
VF-30ICGHeritage Auctions13.0012/24/2008
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC18.0005/19/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0011/14/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions10.0011/14/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0010/02/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions29.0008/27/2007
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC9.0007/16/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0002/19/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0002/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/11/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0011/27/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/24/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions11.0010/27/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0005/10/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0008/06/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions20.0004/03/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0002/01/2002
MS-63PCIHeritage Auctions12.0011/16/2000
MS-63PCIHeritage Auctions14.0008/24/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0008/05/2000
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions6.0006/07/2000
XF-40NONEHeritage Auctions23.0006/01/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions345.0005/04/2000
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions6.0004/12/2000
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl0.5506/01/1941