As of May, 2024, a 1921 Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $50.00 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 $588.00 in the 11/28/2018 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: 39,157,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1921 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-66675.00
MS-65+350.00
MS-65275.00
MS-64+185.00
MS-64150.00
MS-63+140.00
MS-63130.00
MS-62+85.00
MS-6270.00
MS-6160.00
MS-6050.00

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 State50.00675.00197.27

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 1921 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1921 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)2.0045.0050.00235.00
1921-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)4.00115.00125.002,700.00
1921 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.0047,500.00
1921-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.009,000.00
1921-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.0012,500.00

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.

1921 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

$0.50

Lowest Sale Price
$201.00

Highest Sale Price
$87.06

Average Sale Price
$99.00

Most Recent Sale Price
67

Number of Sales
$5,833.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66132.00588.00404.00
MS-65+41.00317.00181.00
MS-65144.00336.00232.64
MS-640.50201.0087.06
MS-6346.00174.0068.45
MS-6222.0060.0039.50
MS-6122.0022.0022.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1921 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-61 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $588.00.

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 1921 Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1921 Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.67% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 15.91% / 9.09% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1921 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-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0005/10/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0004/30/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0004/30/2023
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC60.0001/29/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers144.0011/09/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC140.0010/09/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers80.0004/13/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions336.0001/26/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0012/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0010/27/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0006/23/2021
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/06/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0008/12/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers204.0006/10/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions94.0005/13/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions53.0009/11/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0008/28/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0008/07/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0006/19/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0002/27/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0011/28/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions61.0005/23/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0005/16/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0001/09/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC225.0007/17/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/08/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions376.0008/02/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions176.2508/02/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0007/27/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7504/26/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers305.5003/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0010/04/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0009/29/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0009/15/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions58.0003/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/18/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC120.0011/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0011/16/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections64.9011/09/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions79.0011/02/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections97.9010/12/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections97.9008/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0007/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections97.9007/20/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections64.9006/29/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections67.1006/01/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections97.9005/25/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections64.9005/18/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections64.9005/11/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections97.9004/27/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections64.9004/27/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions112.8003/03/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC105.0002/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions108.1001/27/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers94.0001/07/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions96.3501/06/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections72.0012/08/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections51.0010/20/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections50.0007/28/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions317.0007/22/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections88.0006/16/2013
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0003/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions182.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0003/18/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions90.0003/11/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers55.0002/22/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers106.0001/01/2013
MS-62NGCGreat Collections22.0012/09/2012
MS-63NGCGreat Collections46.0012/09/2012
MS-62NGCGreat Collections29.0012/02/2012
MS-63NGCGreat Collections49.0012/02/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections127.0010/28/2012
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections47.0010/21/2012
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0010/08/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0009/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0008/20/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0008/20/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions414.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0007/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/14/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0004/23/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers408.0003/22/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0003/12/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions77.0002/06/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0001/09/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions138.0012/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions99.0008/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0001/05/2011
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0012/20/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena121.0011/09/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0009/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC105.0010/05/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC106.0009/28/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0009/14/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/31/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0005/20/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions98.0004/01/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0010/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0008/27/2008
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0011/29/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions109.0005/15/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/19/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0001/15/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0011/01/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC91.0010/23/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0007/11/2006
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities506.0006/21/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions59.0011/23/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0009/21/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0004/25/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/13/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions132.0009/13/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0005/19/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0011/26/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0004/03/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions67.0002/24/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions51.0001/23/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions41.0010/06/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0006/02/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0012/14/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions42.0009/21/2000
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions22.0009/07/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions66.0008/24/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions201.0008/05/2000
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl0.5006/01/1941