As of May, 2024, a 1921-S Penny, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $150.00 and $9,000.00, 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 $9,000.00 in the 12/18/2022 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: 15,274,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1921-S 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-669,000.00
MS-65+3,750.00
MS-652,200.00
MS-64+975.00
MS-64700.00
MS-63+440.00
MS-63325.00
MS-62+260.00
MS-62215.00
MS-61165.00
MS-60150.00

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 State150.009,000.001,652.73

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, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.00675.00
1921 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.0047,500.00
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-S 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$200.00
Lowest Sale Price
$1,495.00
Highest Sale Price
$497.78
Average Sale Price
$528.00
Most Recent Sale Price
122
Number of Sales
$60,728.67
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-667,800.009,000.008,400.00
MS-65+340.002,880.001,139.18
MS-65528.001,703.75996.63
MS-64200.001,495.00497.78
MS-6399.00855.60289.07
MS-6293.00253.00143.69
MS-6181.00184.00132.50
MS-6092.001,495.00625.00
PO-1500.00500.00500.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1921-S Penny, RB (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 $9,000.00.

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-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1921-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.45% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.39% / 4.74% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1921-S 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-64PCGSStack's Bowers528.0008/10/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions516.0005/10/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers264.0002/15/2023
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions336.0001/25/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,000.0012/18/2022
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions660.0011/23/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC450.0010/02/2022
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,703.7507/28/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions204.0007/06/2022
MS-62ANACSStack's Bowers120.0006/29/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers264.0005/18/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers336.0004/13/2022
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions855.6001/19/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers528.0001/12/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0012/15/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0011/24/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers720.0011/10/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0010/27/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0009/01/2021
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,800.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions600.0007/28/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/09/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,680.0011/18/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.0011/11/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0008/12/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0008/09/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions930.0007/15/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions480.0007/15/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/13/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions468.0003/11/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0001/15/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0010/02/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions372.0009/18/2019
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions120.0009/11/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0008/14/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0008/07/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0006/26/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/09/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0005/22/2019
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers384.0004/30/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/28/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC950.0002/24/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0012/26/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0012/05/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0011/21/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0008/08/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0008/08/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0006/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions408.0004/10/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions507.6002/22/2018
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions132.0002/13/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions384.0001/16/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0012/26/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0011/08/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers192.0011/08/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions528.0011/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/24/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0010/17/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC500.0008/14/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2507/11/2017
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers676.0006/05/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC585.0005/22/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0003/07/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers493.5002/22/2017
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers517.0002/22/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2501/31/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0012/13/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5011/08/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.1811/08/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers564.0011/02/2016
MS-64ANACSStack's Bowers329.0011/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions446.5009/07/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5008/30/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5007/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions940.0006/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions399.5005/17/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers352.5003/30/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0003/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0002/07/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions763.7502/04/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0001/17/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/06/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions317.2504/19/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5003/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions376.0003/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions875.3801/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions505.2512/04/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0011/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5009/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3807/10/2014
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC205.0004/06/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3803/21/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers587.5001/28/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0012/05/2013
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers236.1811/08/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions470.0011/01/2013
MS-65+NGCScotsman948.7510/18/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions441.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections550.0005/19/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC600.0004/28/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions588.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions531.0004/24/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions194.0004/08/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/07/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections567.0001/13/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions212.0012/24/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions200.0011/29/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0011/29/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers440.6311/16/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions441.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions282.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0010/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0010/18/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections237.0010/14/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0009/06/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions153.0009/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers470.0006/29/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers499.3806/29/2012
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers264.0002/01/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions247.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions577.0012/08/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0012/08/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0011/08/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions719.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers518.0008/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers460.0008/13/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/07/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions518.0007/07/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/27/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/17/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena719.0001/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0012/02/2010
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena153.0011/09/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0010/27/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0010/27/2010
MS-65+NGCBowers & Merena690.0006/17/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0006/02/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0006/02/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena690.0009/22/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0009/11/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/11/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/01/2009
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions207.0005/06/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0004/01/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions518.0004/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions805.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0003/01/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC311.0002/12/2009
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC378.0001/19/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC575.0001/01/2009
MS-62DGSDavid Lawrence RC104.0012/18/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions581.0012/04/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0011/26/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's500.0011/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions348.0009/01/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions345.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/30/2008
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0007/30/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena863.0006/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena546.0011/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0010/02/2007
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries575.0008/03/2007
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions276.0006/05/2007
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC558.0002/19/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0012/05/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena546.0008/16/2006
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena575.0007/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0012/21/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0010/16/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0010/05/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0009/18/2005
MS-60NONEStack's1,495.0009/07/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2005
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,070.0007/22/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,121.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC322.0002/07/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-64ANACSDavid Lawrence RC201.0001/10/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions224.0008/23/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions949.0008/18/2004
MS-65+ANACSStack's/ANR1,006.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0005/10/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/05/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0003/25/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0001/12/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions270.0001/12/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions604.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,243.0001/07/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0001/07/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0008/06/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0006/11/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions259.0006/04/2003
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,783.0005/27/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0005/01/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/01/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0004/09/2003
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,093.0002/24/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,064.0002/12/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/22/2003
MS-65+NGCKingswood Galleries1,242.0001/16/2003
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries1,495.0001/16/2003
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions834.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions334.0001/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/31/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0011/25/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0011/05/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0009/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries1,725.0008/01/2002
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions236.0007/28/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0006/09/2002
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries2,185.0006/02/2002
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,725.0005/09/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/01/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/13/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions102.0011/18/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0010/06/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0010/06/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0010/06/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions340.0009/19/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions270.0008/15/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/05/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries633.0003/08/2001
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,438.0003/01/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions131.0002/22/2001
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,610.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions410.0011/30/2000
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions834.0010/01/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions805.0010/01/2000
MS-65+NGCSuperior Galleries863.0010/01/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions633.0010/01/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions288.0010/01/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions93.0009/28/2000
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions340.0008/17/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions200.0007/13/2000
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions604.0006/01/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/01/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions633.0003/02/2000
MS-65+PCGSDavid Akers468.0010/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena286.0005/20/1996

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