As of May, 2024, a 1923 Penny, BN in circulated condition is worth between $2.00 and $18.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $22.00 and $350.00, 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 $165.00 in the 04/27/2014 by renowned auctioneer Great Collections, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 74,723,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1923 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-66350.00
MS-65+260.00
MS-65225.00
MS-64+90.00
MS-6470.00
MS-63+62.00
MS-6360.00
MS-62+40.00
MS-6232.00
MS-6125.00
MS-6022.00
AU-58+18.00
AU-5816.00
AU-55+14.00
AU-5514.00
AU-53+12.00
AU-5312.00
AU-50+11.00
AU-5011.00
XF-45+10.00
XF-4510.00
XF-4010.00
VF-354.00
VF-304.00
VF-254.00
VF-203.00
F-153.00
F-123.00
VG-103.00
VG-83.00
G-63.00
G-42.00

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 State22.00350.00112.36
About Uncirculated11.0018.0013.50
Extremely Fine10.0010.0010.00
Fine and Very Fine3.004.003.50
Good and Very Good2.003.002.75

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 1923 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1923-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)5.00245.00260.003,350.00
1923-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.0070,000.00
1923 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A35.00525.00
1923 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A40.0055,000.00
1923-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A275.0012,000.00

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.

1923 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

$32.00

Lowest Sale Price
$80.00

Highest Sale Price
$48.81

Average Sale Price
$80.00

Most Recent Sale Price
17

Number of Sales
$829.80

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+165.00165.00165.00
MS-6432.0080.0048.81
MS-6319.00150.0054.17
MS-6215.0029.0022.33
MS-6032.0032.0032.00
AU-5818.0019.0018.50
AU-559.009.009.00
AU-5012.0012.0012.00
XF-4013.0013.0013.00
PO-113.0037.0023.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1923 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $165.00.

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 1923 Penny, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1923 Penny, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Great Collections dominates with 68.57% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 22.86% / 8.57% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1923 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-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0001/29/2018
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections29.0012/14/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0010/12/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections42.0009/28/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections12.0009/07/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections24.6607/06/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections58.3006/29/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0006/22/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0006/15/2014
XF-40PCGSGreat Collections13.0006/08/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0006/01/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections165.0006/01/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0006/01/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0005/25/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections51.0005/18/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections44.0005/04/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections165.0004/27/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections23.0004/27/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections71.5004/27/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections21.0012/08/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections46.0010/27/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections13.0010/06/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections32.0004/21/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections37.0003/10/2013
MS-64NGCGreat Collections37.0003/10/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC61.0007/13/2009
AU-58ANACSDavid Lawrence RC18.0011/10/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions23.0011/05/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions15.0010/01/2008
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0001/30/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0007/12/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions9.0006/02/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions32.0005/10/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions43.0012/24/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/06/2001